Peace Education And Personal Safety: Empowering JHS Students In The Western North Region
The Western North Regional Peace Council (WNRPC) has engaged students of Sefwi Sukusuku M/A Junior High School in a peace education and sensitisation programme aimed at promoting diversity, inclusion, peaceful coexistence and personal safety among young people.
The engagement was held on 16 September 2026 at the school premises, bringing together students and teaching and administrative staff of the school.
Celebrating Diversity, Promoting Inclusion
Speaking during the engagement, Samuel Zaukuu, Administrative Manager of the Western North Regional Peace Council, highlighted the importance of respecting diversity within the school environment.
He reminded students that they may differ in their ethnic backgrounds, gender, language and religion, but these differences should never become reasons for discrimination, bullying, exclusion or conflict.
Students were encouraged to respect, include and support one another, while recognising that bullying based on appearance, ethnicity, religion or gender can cause serious harm and undermine peaceful coexistence.
The session emphasised that creating a peaceful school environment requires students to appreciate their differences and treat one another with dignity, respect and kindness.
Promoting Personal Safety and Abduction Prevention
Shadat Fusseni, Assistant Programmes Manager, also sensitised students on practical measures for protecting themselves against abduction and other personal safety threats.
Students were encouraged to:
- Remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings;
- Maintain open communication with parents, guardians and school authorities;
- Avoid behaviours or routines that could increase their vulnerability;
- Exercise caution when interacting with strangers, both online and offline; and
- Avoid sharing sensitive personal information, including home addresses, school schedules and other details that could compromise their safety.
Particular attention was given to online safety, with students encouraged to be careful about the information they share on social media and to avoid engaging with unknown individuals in ways that could expose them to risks.
Building Safer and More Inclusive Schools
The engagement forms part of the Western North Regional Peace Council’s peace education efforts to equip young people with the knowledge, values and practical skills needed to contribute to peaceful and resilient communities.
By promoting respect for diversity, inclusion, personal safety and responsible behaviour, the programme seeks to create a school environment where students can learn and interact without fear of discrimination, bullying or abuse.
