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We are a
feminist peacebuilding organisation

About WILPF Ghana

We are a peacebuilding, human rights and anti-militarist organisation. We are a National Section of the Women`s League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) International. We believe that gender equality is crucial to peace and human rights. We advocate against gender- based violence, promote girls’ education, demilitarisation, environmental justice and sustainability. WILPF Ghana has close to 800 members.

WILPF Ghana seeks to influence and strengthen policies and enforceable legislation at a national and regional level for the promotion of gender justice and human rights. We work around United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) to improve the lives of women in our communities.

Our Campaigns

Disarmament 

Arms control and disarmament are vital for peace and security. We campaign to highlight the destruction brought by nuclear weapons, small arms and killer robots on our communities.

End Gender-Based Violence

Gender-based violence knows no geographical, social, or economic boundaries. Our campaign to end gender-based violence looks at schools and violence against women and girls.

End Girl-Child marriage

Gender-based violence knows no geographical, social, or economic boundaries. Our campaign to end gender-based violence looks at schools and violence against women and girls.

Arts for Peace

WILPF Ghana Art for peace and non-violence offers resources for promoting peace, gender justice, fighting conflicts non-violently, transforming relationships.

Witchcraft  

False accusations of witchcraft in Ghanaian society leads to many human rights violations. Our campaign advocates for changes in the law and policy in addressing these human rights violations.

OUR WORKS

Advocating for Change, Building Peace. Discover how WILPF Colombia actively champions women’s rights, peacebuilding, anti-militarism, and ecofeminism to create a more just and equitable society. Explore our initiatives and join us in shaping a brighter future for Colombia and beyond

Eco-Feminsim

WILPF Colombia embraces ecofeminism as a vital lens for peacebuilding, linking the ecological crisis to the impacts of extractivist, capitalist, and militarized models. 

Women's Rights​

WILPF Colombia is deeply committed to the cause of women’s rights, advocating for their empowerment and equality in a society often marked by gender disparities and discrimination.

Peace Building ​

Peacebuilding is at the core of our mission. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of peace and conflict resolution in a nation historically marked by turmoil.

Anti-Militarism

WILPF Colombia stands firmly against militarism, recognizing its harmful impact on society and peace. We are dedicated to dismantling the militaristic structures and ideologies that perpetuate violence and conflict.

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