UNFPA Calls for Stronger Partnerships to End Maternal Deaths, Child Marriage and Gender‑Based Violence in Ghana
UNFPA urges Ghana to strengthen partnerships among government, traditional authorities, civil society and development partners to tackle maternal deaths, child marriage and gender‑based violence.
In Brief
- •UNFPA urges Ghana to strengthen partnerships among government, traditional authorities, civil society and development partners to tackle maternal deaths, child marriage and gender‑based violence.
- •Dr Wilfred Ochan highlighted collaboration with paramountcies and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union to address child marriage and gender‑based violence.
- •UNFPA supports maternal health initiatives such as PRIMER and PEFIG, and youth programs like YoLe Plus and the Adolescent Girls Programme.
- •The organization’s three transformative priorities for 2030 are ending preventable maternal deaths, eliminating unmet family‑planning needs and ending gender‑based violence and harmful practices.
- •UNFPA stresses accountability and community ownership, calling on media to scrutinize interventions.
Why It Matters
Maternal mortality, child marriage and gender‑based violence remain pressing public health and human rights challenges in Ghana, affecting women’s health, education and economic participation. By calling for stronger, culturally‑sensitive partnerships, UNFPA seeks to accelerate progress toward national and global health targets, ensuring safer pregnancies, empowered youth and safer communities.
Key Details
- Forum Date
- November 4, 2026
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- 2030 Priorities
- End preventable maternal deaths, eliminate unmet family‑planning needs, end gender‑based violence and harmful practices
- Maternal Health Initiatives
- PRIMER, PEFIG
- Youth Programs
- YoLe Plus, Adolescent Girls Programme
Context & Background
Ghana has long struggled with high maternal mortality rates, widespread child marriage and pervasive gender‑based violence. UNFPA’s engagement seeks to align national policies with international commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
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