Women Can Help Escalate or Resolve Community Disputes – CDD-Ghana
The Programs Manager and Team Lead for Security Sector Governance at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah, says women in some communities can play a significant role in influencing the direction of local conflicts. According to him, although women are often viewed primarily as victims during communal disputes, their position […]
CDD-Ghana Programs Manager Explains Why Civilians Keep Weapons Despite Amnesty Programs
A Programs Manager at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah, has identified key reasons why many civilians refuse to turn in their firearms despite government amnesty programs aimed at reducing the proliferation of small arms. Speaking on the issue of illegal arms circulation, Mr. Mensah said that weapons in […]
CDD-Ghana Urges Conflict-Sensitive Reporting on Chieftaincy Disputes
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has engaged journalists to examine the impact of chieftaincy disputes on Ghana’s economy. According to the organization, chieftaincy and land disputes occurring across several traditional areas in the country have significant social and economic consequences. CDD-Ghana notes that prolonged and unresolved chieftaincy and land conflicts pose a major […]
