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“30 Days Smile” project to commence in Upper West
A non-profit organisation, Ideapath Consult in collaboration with the ‘Get Back To School’ Foundation is set to procure 10,000 sanitary pads to be distributed to vulnerable girls in and out of school in the Upper West Region.
Dubbed, “30 Days Smile”, the six months project, which would commence in July would, train some selected seamstresses in the production of approved sanitary pads for girls.
It would also engage health advocates in communities and schools on reproductive health and menstrual hygiene issues.
Mr Tahiru, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Ideapath Consult, told The Spectator that his outfit was mobilising additional sanitary pads from individuals and benevolent bodies in the region.
He said the project, when commissioned, would among other things sensitise girls on personal hygiene and reproductive health.
“We will also supply educational materials to the girls to serve as reference point after the education.
“The absence of support for innocent girls could make them fall prey to unscrupulous men who could lure them into early sex, hence our commitment to tackling the issues,” he said.
Mr Tahiru noted that the incidence of teenage pregnancies among girls in deprived areas could be attributed to the lack of basic items which were not provided by their parents.
He believed the project would benefit parents, teachers and help reduce some challenges faced by girls during menstruation.
“We hope to also use the 30 Days Smile Project to intensify the campaign on ending stigmatisation against girls during their monthly cycle and strengthen advocacy on responsible parenting with regards to provision of the needs of the girl-child,” he added.
Source: Ghanaian Times
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COP Yohuno takes over from Dr.Dampare as new IGP
President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police.
He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
COP Yohuno brings forty years of experience to the position of IGP and is expected to oversee the modernization and transformation of the Ghana Police Service.
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Minister for the Interior Urges European Union to Improve on Collaboration and Support
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, commended the European Union (EU) for its continuous support and initiatives in Ghana and urged the Union to enhance collaboration and support with the Ministry and its agencies.
Ghana takes security issues seriously and will do everything possible to protect the peace and maintain security in the country, the Minister assured.
Other areas of collaboration discussed during the meeting aimed to improve the Ghana Prisons Service, particularly decongestion and equipment improvement.
Hon. Muntaka made these remarks while receiving a delegation from the EU, led by its Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly.
The delegation assessed the EU’s Defence and Security initiative in Ghana, as well as supporting the country’s security and defence capabilities.
The initiative is part of the EU’s integrated approach to tackling instability and insecurity challenges in the region.
The EU Security and Defence Initiative (EU SDI) in the Gulf of Guinea region is geared towards strengthening the security and defence capabilities of Ghana and effectively respond to security threats.
