Democracy goes beyond elections, must address reproductive, population challenges – NCCE

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has announced a shift in its focus, moving beyond elections to address critical issues of population management, reproductive health, and the protection of vulnerable citizens, particularly in rural communities. Director of Programmes at the NCCE, Dr Imurana Mohammed, emphasized that democracy must extend beyond peaceful elections and political participation to ensure citizens, especially the youth, have access to essential services and their fundamental rights are safeguarded.

Dr Mohammed highlighted the need for deliberate investments in the health and well-being of Ghana's youthful population, which constitutes between 30 and 37% of the country's population. He stressed that civic education should move beyond encouraging peaceful voting to tackling everyday challenges such as inadequate reproductive health information and limited access to family planning services.

The NCCE is collaborating with UNFPA in 22 districts to educate communities on reproductive health, gender-based violence, and the protection of vulnerable groups, aiming to strengthen civic education and promote respect for citizens' rights.

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