Female personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and sister security agencies have commemorated the 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 with a seven-kilometre health walk.
The event took place on Thursday, beginning at El Wak Sports Stadium and concluding at Nicholson Sports Stadium at Burma Camp, Accra.
The walk brought together female officers from the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and Ghana National Fire Service, with support from male colleagues.
Get the latest news, updates by joining our WhatsApp channel here: Join on WhatsApp.
It formed part of a weeklong celebration themed “1325@25: Embracing the Future of Women, Peace and Security for a Gender-Responsive Ghana Armed Forces.” Activities included keep-fit exercises and a photo exhibition highlighting the achievements of women in uniform.
Commodore Francis Ayiteyvi Nyarko, National Coordinator for the Marine Police Unit, commended participants for their unity and enthusiasm, noting, “This morning’s walk is not just about fitness but a show of solidarity for a more inclusive and gender-responsive security service.”
He highlighted GAF’s progress in mainstreaming gender perspectives through initiatives such as the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Partnership, the GAF Gender Policy, and participation in UN peacekeeping operations, while acknowledging that more work remains.
Commodore Nyarko expressed gratitude to Global Affairs Canada and the Elsie Initiative Fund for supporting gender reforms, stating, “A healthy force is a ready force, ready to serve, protect, and uphold equality and peace.”
Chief Superintendent of Prisons Mabel Ngobe, representing the participating agencies, thanked the GAF for involving other services in the celebrations and called for continued collaboration to promote unity and peace.
