The Ada West District Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has intensified public education on gender-based violence and online safety as part of activities marking the 2026 Constitution Week celebration.
The sensitisation programmes were organised for nursing mothers of the Ada West District Health Directorate and members of the Women’s Fellowship of the Divine Healers Church at Sege in the Greater Accra Region.
The Constitution Week Celebration, one of the flagship programmes of the Commission, is aimed at strengthening constitutional awareness and promoting responsible digital conduct among citizens.
The celebration also seeks to improve public understanding of constitutional rights and responsibilities within the digital space, while raising awareness on the dangers of misinformation, hate speech, and cyber-related offences.
This year’s celebration is on the theme: “Upholding Our Constitution in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.”
Speaking during the engagements, officers of the Ada West District Office of the Commission who took their turns explained that Ghana has established a comprehensive legal framework to address cybercrime and protect digital infrastructure in response to the increasing use of digital technologies and social media platforms.
According to the officers, laws and regulatory institutions have been put in place to tackle cyber-related crimes, protect personal information, and ensure lawful use of digital platforms.
They, however, stressed that enforcement alone could not resolve the growing challenges associated with misuse of the digital space.
The officers noted that the major gap remained public awareness and understanding of responsible behaviour online, adding that many citizens, particularly young people and persons in the informal sector, continue to engage in digital spaces without adequate knowledge of the legal and civic boundaries that guide their actions.
They explained that the public education exercise was intended to make citizens aware of the consequences of misinformation, disinformation, malinformation, cyberbullying, online fraud, identity theft, and related cybercrimes, while encouraging the use of digital technologies as important tools for accessing information on civic and constitutional matters.
The NCCE officers underscored the growing importance of safeguarding constitutional values within an increasingly digital and interconnected society.
They explained that technology and social media continue to reshape how citizens access information, express opinions, and participate in governance, making responsible online conduct essential to preserving democratic principles and national cohesion.
Commenting on gender-based violence, the officers educated participants on the various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and economic violence, stressing that such acts constitute violations of fundamental human rights and undermine the dignity of victims.
They encouraged the women to speak out against abuse, report incidents to the appropriate authorities, and support victims instead of shielding perpetrators.
The officers further advised nursing mothers and members of the fellowship to be cautious in their online interactions, avoid sharing false information, and protect their personal data from cybercriminals.
They also urged parents and guardians to monitor the online activities of their children and educate them on responsible use of social media to prevent cyberbullying and exploitation.
Participants were encouraged to work collectively towards building a safer digital environment and a society that respects constitutional values, human rights, and peaceful coexistence.
