Foundation for Security and Development in Africa

To examine the causes of conflict and poverty in Africa by initiating thematic studies in Africa. The outcome of such studies will be documented in all forms that will facilitate the generation and circulation of knowledge; the maintenance of visible presence of civil society in Africa; and progress towards the entrenchment of constitutional processes and the rule of law.

WAHRD DECLARES GHANA 2008 ELECTIONS FREE, FAIR AND CREDIBLE

Submitted by Theodora Williams on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 12:28.

The Partnership of the Ibis- West Africa Human Rights and Democratisation (WAHRD) Project has declared the Ghana 2008 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections free, fair and credible meeting international standards.

Capacity Building Workshop on Conflict Resolution and Peace Journalism - Bawku, Northen Ghana.

Submitted by Theodora Williams on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 18:35.

In the framework of the West Africa Human Rights and Democratization Rapid Response Innovative project, the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), the Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) and the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) with financial support from IBIS-West Africa, organised a three-day capacity building workshop on conflict resolution and peace jour

Youth Debate on the Challenges of Human Security in Ghana

Submitted by Theodora Williams on Wed, 11/05/2008 - 18:11.

Youth representatives from four Senior High Schools in Tamale, in the Northern Region of Ghana have debated on the challenges Human Security presents to our society. The Inter- Senior High School youth Debate on the theme: “GOVERNMENT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHALLENGES OF HUMAN SECURITY IN GHANA”, was organised by FOSDA in collaboration with the Tamal

Political Empowerment of Women Means Economic Empwerment of Society

In 2004 25 women were nominated to parliament, lamentably 2008 recorded an even lower number of 20. In 2004 there were 5 women parliamentarians from northern Ghana. This figure reduced to 2 in 2008. FOSDA's Gender Equity Programme resolves to work on improving women's political representation at all levels. As a human security oriented organisation and guided by the UN Resolution 1325 FOSDA has developed this programme focusing on most marginalised groups in the country. The next local government elections would see alot of activism on the election of women into district assemblies especially in the designated savanna belt which include the three northern regions and some parts of northern Volta and northern Brong Ahafo Regions.

Validation Workshop and Launch of Women Empowerment Project

New Publication

WAHRD DECLARES GHANA 2008 ELECTIONS FREE, FAIR AND CREDIBLE

Capacity Building Workshop on Conflict Resolution and Peace Journalism - Bawku, Northen Ghana.

Youth Debate on the Challenges of Human Security in Ghana

Political Empowerment of Women Means Economic Empwerment of Society

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