Amansie West Directorate Engages Atwere Community on Gender Based Violence and Child Labour

The Amansie West Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education, NCCE, in collaboration with the Amansie West District Assembly, embarked on a community sensitisation exercise at Manso Nkwanta during the election of the Presiding Member of the Amansie West District Assembly.

The occasion brought together a cross section of the District, including market women, community youth groups, faith based organisations, and representatives of various departments of the District Assembly. Taking advantage of the gathering, the Directorate used the platform to educate indigenes of the District on Gender Based Violence, GBV, with particular attention to child labour, in line with the Commission’s theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.”

During the engagement, participants were sensitised on the need to protect the rights and dignity of women and children and to remain alert to practices that undermine their safety and wellbeing. The discussion drew attention to child labour as a harmful practice that deprives children of proper care, education, and healthy development. Participants were encouraged to appreciate that children must be nurtured in safe environments that allow them to grow into responsible and productive citizens.

The sensitisation also highlighted the role of families, community leaders, faith based organisations, and public institutions in addressing social problems that affect vulnerable groups. Emphasis was placed on the need for collective vigilance and shared responsibility in preventing abuse, promoting awareness, and ensuring that children are protected from exploitation. The engagement further reminded participants that constitutional responsibility is not limited to knowing one’s rights, but also includes supporting the rights and welfare of others within the community.

By linking the discussion to the Commission’s annual theme, the Directorate underscored the continuing relevance of the Constitution in everyday life, especially in an age where social attitudes and public behaviour are shaped by both physical and digital interactions. Participants were encouraged to uphold values that promote respect, justice, responsibility, and social harmony in their communities.

Speaking at the event, the District Chief Executive, Prince Morris Manu, urged indigenes to take such education seriously, noting that it would contribute to national development. He encouraged members of the community to pay attention to civic education messages and apply them in their daily lives for the benefit of the District and the country as a whole.

The District Coordinating Director, Mr. Thomas Okrah, also thanked the NCCE for what he described as an important and timely message. He noted that such public education remains necessary in helping communities understand their responsibilities and respond to issues that affect social development.

The resource persons for the engagement were Mr. Aziz Laryea, District Director, Mr. Stephen Adjei, Senior Civic Education Officer (SCEO), and Mr. Solomon Tumffour, Civic Education Officer (CEO).

The sensitisation provided a useful opportunity to engage the people of the District on an important social issue while drawing attention to the need for collective action in protecting children, promoting human dignity, and strengthening responsible citizenship.