The National Commission for Civic Education in Adansi Asokwa held a stakeholder forum. UNFPA supported the event and its civic theme. Midwife Patricia Nyantekyi defined adolescence as the ages ten to nineteen. She highlighted nutrition, reproductive care, mental health, and substance risks. She said family planning and education guide responsible choices.
She added that contraception prevents pregnancy, supports schooling, and limits HIV. Detective Sergeant Eugenia Nkansah described gender based violence as harm driven by inequality. She urged community education through churches, mosques, and information centers. She asked parents to meet the basic needs of children. District Director Jacqueline Mahu thanked participants and stressed shared responsibility for equality and safety.
She added that contraception prevents pregnancy, supports schooling, and limits HIV. Detective Sergeant Eugenia Nkansah described gender based violence as harm driven by inequality. She urged community education through churches, mosques, and information centers. She asked parents to meet the basic needs of children. District Director Jacqueline Mahu thanked participants and stressed shared responsibility for equality and safety.
