As part of activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), GPRTU and the Volta Regional office of the Department of Gender received the UNFPA 16 Routes, 16 Stations Campaign Flag at the Ho Main Lorry Station in the Volta Region on Monday, 9th December 2024.

The global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a key international moment to call for an end to violence against women and girls. It runs from 25th November – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to 10th December, International Human Rights Day.

Dignitaries present include Mrs. Thywill Eyra Kpe, the Regional Director – Department of Gender Mr. Divine Gbadegbe the GPRTU branch Chairman for Denu and a Regional Working Committee member, Vida Kpentey the Regional Secretary, Mr. Cephas Attamah, GPRTU Ho Welfare Secretary, Mr. Israel Akrobortu the Regional Director for the Department of Children, Mrs. Millicent Gadzanku, Regional Girls Education Officer, Mamaga Adzesu III, Paramount Queen mother, Sokpe Traditional Area among others.