Eastern Regional Peace Council Marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls on KTU Radio

The Eastern Regional Peace Council (ERPC) commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls with a special radio discussion hosted at KTU Radio on 25th November 2025. This year’s theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” highlighted the increasing dangers women and girls face online in addition to traditional forms of abuse.

Purpose of the Engagement

The programme sought to:

  • Raise awareness on the various forms of violence against women and girls, especially digital violence.

  • Promote community responsibility and collective action in reporting and preventing abuse.

  • Empower survivors and potential victims with accurate information on available support systems.

Expected Outcomes

The initiative aimed to achieve:

  • A stronger public understanding of digital violence and its harmful impacts.

  • Greater community involvement in prevention efforts.

  • Increased reporting and help-seeking among survivors of violence.

Key Speakers and Dignitaries

The discussion featured:

  • KTU Station Manager

  • Mrs. Dorothy Ofori Ntriwaa, Council Member

  • Osmond Appiah Danquah, Program Manager, National Peace Council – Eastern Region

During the keynote session, Mr. Osmond Appiah Danquah stressed that violence against women and girls remains a societal challenge that affects families, communities, and national development. He emphasized that digital platforms—social media, messaging apps, and online communities—are now major spaces where harassment, intimidation, impersonation, and exploitation occur.

“Digital violence is real violence and must be treated the same way physical violence is treated,” he noted.

Mrs. Dorothy Ofori Ntriwaa highlighted the social attitudes and harmful norms that enable abuse to persist. She encouraged open communication in homes, digital responsibility in schools, and community support for survivors.

“Survivors must know they are not alone—help is available, and communities must offer compassion rather than judgment,” she added.

Participating Institutions

  • KTU Radio (Koforidua Technical University Radio)

  • Eastern Regional Peace Council (ERPC)