AFJN Ghana, the Africa Faith and Justice Network, recently organized a 5-day workshop on the rights of the girl child in Tamale, Ghana. The workshop, which was held in Tamale, aimed to educate and raise awareness about the rights of the girl child among selected communities in the region.
The workshop covered a range of topics, including the rights of the girl child as outlined in national and international laws and conventions, the challenges faced by girls in the Tamale region, and strategies for protecting and promoting the rights of the girl child.
Participants had the opportunity to learn from experts in the field of child rights, as well as from local NGOs and organizations that are working to promote the rights of the girl child in Tamale. There were also opportunities for participants to share their own experiences and to engage in interactive discussions and activities.
The workshop was attended by a diverse group of participants, including sisters from different congregration, community leaders, NGOs, government officials, and concerned individuals. All participants received comprehensive training on the rights of the girl child, and many expressed their desire to apply the knowledge they gained in their own communities.
The workshop received positive feedback from participants, many of whom praised the high-quality content and interactive nature of the training. Participants also praised the organization of the workshop, which ran smoothly and efficiently.
Overall, the workshop was a success in educating and raising awareness about the rights of the girl child among the selected communities in Tamale, and in empowering participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for the rights of the girl child in their own communities and beyond.
AFJN Ghana plans to conduct similar workshops in other regions of Ghana to help spread awareness and empower more people to advocate for the rights of the girl child.
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