Eastern Regional office of the National Peace Council has marked International Day of Peace 2024 by urging all stakeholders to empower youth to harness the power of music and arts for promotion of peaceful elections.
Ghana's youth, once equipped with the creative skills and confidence gained through music and arts, according to the peace body, can become a powerful force for peace and positivity in the upcoming elections.
Speaking during the International Day of Peace commemoration in Koforidua, Professor Mark Boadu, Chairman of the Eastern Regional Peace Council said, "we can nurture a new generation of civically engaged citizens who view political participation as a creative and collaborative endeavours." He underscored the importance of arts and music in safeguarding the integrity of the country's democratic process. "Through creative expression of our shared hopes and dreams, we can cultivate the emotional intelligence needed to resolve conflicts peacefully and engage in productive civic discourse," he stated.
This year's International Day of Peace was themed: "Cultivating a Culture of Peace Through Music and Arts in Promoting Peaceful Elections in 2024." The day is celebrated around the world each year on September 21, to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace within and among all nations and people.