Constitution Week Celebration: NCCE Ada West Educates Women on Responsible Digital Conduct and Gender-Based Violence

The Ada West District Office of the National Commission for Civic Education has intensified public education on gender-based violence and online safety as part of activities marking the 2026 Constitution Week Celebration.

The sensitisation programme was organised for nursing mothers at 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 engagement formed part of the Commission’s efforts to strengthen constitutional awareness, promote responsible digital conduct, and encourage citizens to understand their rights and responsibilities in the digital space.

This year’s Constitution Week Celebration is being observed under the theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.” The celebration, one of the flagship programmes of the Commission, also seeks to raise public awareness on the dangers of misinformation, hate speech, cyber-related offences, and other forms of irresponsible online behaviour.

Speaking during the engagements, officers from the Ada West District Office of the Commission explained that Ghana has established legal and institutional frameworks to address cybercrime, protect digital infrastructure, and regulate the use of digital platforms. They noted that laws and regulatory bodies exist to tackle cyber-related offences, protect personal information, and promote lawful conduct online.

The officers, however, stressed that enforcement alone could not address the growing misuse of the digital space. According to them, public awareness remains critical because many citizens, particularly young people and persons in the informal sector, continue to use digital platforms without adequate knowledge of the legal, civic, and ethical boundaries that should guide their actions.

Participants were educated on the consequences of misinformation, disinformation, malinformation, cyberbullying, online fraud, identity theft, and related cybercrimes. The officers underscored the need for citizens to verify information before sharing, respect the rights and dignity of others online, and use digital platforms in ways that promote peace, truth, and national cohesion.

On gender-based violence, the officers sensitised participants on the various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and economic violence. They stressed that such acts violate fundamental human rights, undermine the dignity of victims, and weaken families and communities.

Participants were encouraged to speak up against abuse, support victims, report cases to the appropriate authorities, and promote responsible behaviour both online and offline. The engagement ended with a call on citizens to uphold constitutional values, protect one another, and contribute to building a safer and more responsible society in the digital age.