Ghana: Registrars Armed to Fight Child Marriage, Gender Abuse

Registrars of Traditional Councils from the Northern, Savannah, Upper East, Upper West, North East, and Bono Regions have undergone a one-day training workshop to enhance their understanding of gender-based violence (GBV), and harmful practices, including child marriage.

The workshop, held on Tuesday in Tamale, was organised by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). It aimed to empower traditional council…