Media and Communication Advocacy Network (MCAN)

MCAN is national network of media and communication experts formed and inaugurated in October 2002 in Ghana by @UNFPAGhana

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@UNFPAGhana has partnered with the @MoGCSP_Ghana and other stakeholders to launch the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event, held at Kaneshie Market in Accra, brought together partners to intensify advocacy.

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We celebrate the hands that care for our women & babies.Together with partners, @UNFPAGhana is investing in midwives to deliver safer, smarter care. With better training & tools, midwives are saving lives, reducing complications & helping women thrive through childbirth & beyond.

[Emmily Naphambo @DrMilyK]

#ObstetricFustula is preventable.

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With Ghana facing 711 to 1,352 new fistula cases annually, the home promises transformative impact by providing safe pre- and post-surgery support, enhancing access for women, reducing stigma through care, and bolstering the country's goal to eliminate obstetric fistula by 2030.

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In a landmark collaboration with @Qatarcharityc, @UNFPAGhana has established a dedicated fistula holding home in Yendi, offering dignified care for women and girls undergoing obstetric fistula repairs, a vital step in addressing this preventable yet devastating condition.

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The facility was officially commissioned by Dep. Min. of Health, Prof.Grace Ayensu Danquah, in the presence of GHS Northern Regional Director Dr. Chris Kubio, UNFPA Dep Rep. Dr. Emmily Naphambo, community leaders, local residents, and fistula survivors.

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In a keynote address, UN Resident Coordinator for Ghana, @ZiaChoudhury, inspired the graduates and new inductees to integrate UN core values: equality, sustainability, and global solidarity, into their ambitious endeavors.

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@UNFPAGhana celebrated a double triumph with the graduation of its outstanding sixth cohort and the induction of the seventh in the Youth Leadership (YoLe) Fellowship Programme: a powerhouse initiative nurturing the next generation of change-makers.

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The sixth cohort, a vibrant assembly of resilient young leaders, wrapped up their transformative journey, showcasing unwavering passion for community-driven progress. As these "YoLes" crossed the stage, they stood as beacons of hope, ready to tackle Ghana's challenges head-on.

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In partnership with @QatarFoundation we are commissioning the new #Fistula Holding home at the Yendi Municipal Hospital. The home will provide safe and supportive environment for women with the condition.

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This workshop builds on similar efforts across regions, reinforcing a nationwide movement where tradition meets human rights. As Ghana advances toward SDG goals, such collaborations promise empowered youth and resilient societies.

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In a bold step toward safeguarding Ghana's youth, the Obaapa Development Foundation, in partnership with @UNFPAGhana, has hosted a dynamic two-day workshop for traditional leaders focused on curbing teenage pregnancy and ending harmful practices like child marriage.

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Executive Director of Obaapa Foundation, @ObaapaAwindor, said the Foundation aimed to build capacity and facilitate programmes for traditional and religious leaders to ensure that discriminatory systems, gender, and social norms were addressed.

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A new partnership with the transport sector was introduced, titled “16 Routes, 16 Stations, 16 Destinations”, which will use Ghana’s public transport network to share information on gender-based violence, digital safety, and reproductive health with commuters across the country.

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@UNFPAGhana has partnered with the @MoGCSP_Ghana and other stakeholders to launch the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event, held at Kaneshie Market in Accra, brought together partners to intensify advocacy.

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UNFPA Country Representative, Dr Wilfred Ochan, reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the campaign, saying the initiative will "strengthen accountability and safety measures within the transport sector" throughout the 16 days.

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ASP/Ms Linda Boateng - Kasoa Divisional DOVVSU Coordinator ( Awutu Senya East), among other key stakeholders were present to engage the participants on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV).

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@UNFPAGhana in partnership with International Needs Ghana is implementing the Promoting Adolescent Safe Spaces (PASS) project to end child marriage in 15 communities across Gomoa East, Awutu Senya, and Awutu Senya East. This empowers adolescent girls to make right decisions.

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95 facilitators have been trained to manage Safe Spaces and conduct parenting sessions, covering crucial topics like Child rights and responsibilities, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Child marriage and Responsible parenting