Traditional rulers and opinion leaders in the North East Region have pledged their support to the Participatory Action for Rural Development Alternatives (PARDA) in its mission to eradicate teenage pregnancy and early marriage in the region.

PARDA, a non-profit organization operating in ten communities within the West Mamprusi Municipality, is focused on educating and empowering young boys and girls to reach their full potential and marry at the appropriate time.

In collaboration with OXFAM Ghana, under the Power 2 Choose (P2C) Project, PARDA has intensified its fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) by organizing stakeholder meetings across the region.

The pledge from traditional authorities follows an appeal by Dr.