NCCE, UNFPA deepen adolescent health, GBV advocacy in Ashanti

She said the programme had demonstrated the importance of engaging established community groups and providing safe and comfortable spaces for discussions on sensitive issues relating to adolescent sexual and reproductive health.

A photo from the advocacy programme The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has intensified advocacy on adolescent health, gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) in the Ashanti region.

Akua Zakaria, Deputy Regional Director of the NCCE, said the engagements formed part of efforts to empower adolescent girls with accurate information on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), while promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women and girls.