Small Arms Commission celebrates International Women’s Day with the official launch of its Gender Desk.
In a milestone event underscoring the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons’ unwavering commitment to peace, security, and equality, Executive Secretary Mr. Samuel Williams Yeboah in a speech, emphasised the need for a gender-sensitive approach to holistically tackle the proliferation of illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW). The International Women’s Day celebrations […]
COMMISSION’S EFFORTS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SENSITIZATION RECEIVE PRAISE
Upper West Region, Ghana – In a concerted effort to combat the proliferation of illicit arms and enhance community safety, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons intensified its public education and sensitization activities. Officers of the Commission, Mr. Fred Kaarindeme Briamah and Mr. Mohammed Mahawia, in the region collaborated closely with the […]
Disarmament Day: Small Arms Commission’s Efforts to Strengthen Border Security Against Illicit Arms Trade
“Disarmament and Non-proliferation are investments in peace. They are investments in our future. Let’s end these threads before they end us” António Guterres- UN Secretary-General The challenge of armed violence and the illicit arms trade is a multifaceted issue that not only threatens the fabric of societies but also undermines global efforts towards sustainable development […]
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS ENGAGES ASAWASE COMMUNITY IN ANTI-ARMS PROLIFERATION DIALOGUE
As part of its ongoing efforts in the Ashanti region, Officers from the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Mr. Emmanuel Gyimah and Mr. Emmanuel Kenneth Oduro, recently engaged members of the Asawase community in the Ashanti Region. The meeting took place at the Mosque of the Asawase Renault Mechanics shop, with active […]
TACKLING THREATS AT THE BORDER: SMALL ARMS COMMISSION’S PUSH TO CURB ARMS TRAFFICKING
Hamile, Ghana – Officers of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Mohammed Naziru Deeshina, Basit Mohammed Yussif, and Philemon Nandongee, Programmes Officer embarked on a public awareness campaign held at the Hamile Community Central Mosque on last Friday. The aim of the campaign is to curb the dangerous activities of the arms […]
DRIVERS IN SEKONDI-TAKORADI METROPOLITAN AREA RECEIVE EDUCATION ON COMBATTING ILLICIT ARMS TRADE
Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana – The Western Region of Ghana grapples with a surge in illegal gun proliferation, partly fueled by rampant illegal mining activities and its proximity to conflict-prone regions. Recognizing the pivotal role of drivers in the transportation of goods and people, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has initiated a sensitization […]
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS PROMOTES PUBLIC AWARENESS ON GUN CONTROL AT SAMPA BORDER
Officers from the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Samson Akanlewine Ayamga and Micheal Adongo, stationed at the Sampa Border Post, spearheaded a vital Public Education and Sensitization Program at the Ghana Private Road Transport Union of Trade Union Congress (G.P.R.T.U. of T.U.C) (Sampa Lorry Station), last Monday. Attendees, including drivers, passengers, and […]
PAGA CROSS-BORDER OFFICE LAUNCHES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT ILLICIT ARMS TRADE
Last Thursday, officers from the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons stationed at Paga, led by Regional Programmes Officer Mr. Victor Abo-Ame Akanbonga, launched an awareness campaign at the OA bus terminal in Paga border. The campaign, titled “Let the Expatriates Know,” aim at expatriate drivers, transport managers, loading personnel, and traders along […]
ELUBO CROSS-BORDER OFFICE: SMALL ARMS COMMISSION EDUCATES CLEARING AGENTS ON SAFE HANDLING AND RECORD-KEEPING OF DANGEROUS GOODS
In bolstering border security measures and streamlining trade operations, the Small Arms Commission convened a crucial stakeholder engagement session on yesterday at the Elubo Cross-Border Office. The focus of the session was to educate clearing agents operating along the Elubo Border on the need for proper handling and effective record-keeping of dangerous goods, articles, and […]
Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Bawumia Leads Charge Against Anti-Personnel Mines at Regional Conference
Accra, Ghana – Delegates from various nations, organizations and stakeholders convened in Accra, Ghana, for the Regional Conference on Addressing the Humanitarian Impact of Improvised Anti-Personnel Mines. The Conference hosted by the Small Arms Commission in partnership with the Implementation Support Unit (ISU) of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention with support from the European Union […]