Golden Inspires Foundation (GIF-Ghana), in collaboration with other civil society organizations, actively participated in a street campaign led by Songtaba to mark the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The campaign, held in Yendi, Northern Ghana, aimed to raise awareness about the alarming prevalence of SGBV and educate the public on the urgent need to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls.

The event brought together activists, community leaders, women’s rights organizations, and youth advocates who joined forces to amplify the call for justice and equality. The symbolic street march began at the Yendi roundabout and proceeded through the main market, where participants engaged traders, commuters, and pedestrians in discussions on recognizing, preventing, and reporting gender-based violence. During the campaign, advocates emphasized the importance of creating safe spaces for survivors of SGBV and encouraging victims to seek justice.

Community members were urged to challenge harmful social norms that perpetuate violence and discrimination, and to support survivors in rebuilding their lives. The campaign also highlighted the crucial role of men and boys as allies in the fight against gender-based violence, reinforcing the message that achieving a violence-free society requires collective responsibility.

Madam Taqkiyatu Akiilu, the Gender and STEM officer from Golden Inspires Foundation reiterated the organization’s commitment to promoting gender equality and ending SGBV. She emphasized that advocacy efforts must go beyond the 16 Days of Activism and called for year-round interventions to address the root causes of gender-based violence. “Our society can only progress when women and girls feel safe, valued, and empowered. Ending gender-based violence is a shared responsibility, and we all have a role to play,” she stated.

The campaign also featured interactions with community elders, market women, and local authorities to discuss existing support structures for survivors and the need for stricter enforcement of laws against perpetrators. The event served as a powerful reminder that gender-based violence is not just a personal issue, but a societal challenge that requires urgent attention from policymakers, law enforcement, and the entire community.Golden Inspires Foundation remains dedicated to championing gender justice through awareness campaigns, education, and advocacy initiatives.

By fostering community participation and collaboration, the organization continues to push for policies and interventions that protect the rights of women and girls in Ghana. As the 16 Days of Activism Against SGBV comes to an end, GIF-Ghana calls on all stakeholders to sustain the momentum and take concrete steps toward ending violence against women and girls. Together, we can create a future where every individual, regardless of gender, can live free from fear, oppression, and violence.