National Peace Council urges investment in youth to sustain Ghana’s peace
The National Peace Council (NPC) has called for greater investment in young people’s education, tolerance, critical thinking and capacity to promote peace and prevent violence.
The National Peace Council (NPC) has urged for greater investment in the education, tolerance, critical thinking, and capacity of young people to promote peace and prevent violence in Ghana. At the 4.2-kilometre Peace Walk in Accra, marking the 2026 International Day of Peace, the Council's Director of Capacity Development and Outreach, Janet Sarney-Kuma, emphasized the need to empower young people to become "everyday architects of peace" instead of contributors to violence.
The walk, concluding at the Accra High School field, saw participation from students of La Presec, Accra High School, and Labone Senior High School, along with peacebuilders and partner organizations. According to Madam Sarney-Kuma, the walk aimed to create a Ghana where differences do not divide, disagreements do not destroy, and conflict is resolved through dialogue rather than violence.
The event aligned with the United Nations’ 2026 global theme, “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” and the NPC’s national theme, “Shaping Minds, Securing Peace: Educating Youth Against Violence.”
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