MTN Ghana Marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender‑Based Violence
MTN Cyber security, Gender-Based
MTN Ghana Marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender‑Based Violence
By Ernest Best Anane
MTN Ghana has launched its 2025 observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender‑Based Violence under the theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Children.” The campaign, which is being rolled out in several parts of the country, was inaugurated at the Police Depot Cluster of Schools in Tesano, where more than 100 students gathered for the event.
Speaking at the launch, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, said the initiative aims to protect women and children from digital violence. “We are already familiar with physical forms of gender‑based violence. However, as more of our lives are spent online, abuse has also moved to the digital space, showing up as cyber‑bullying, harassment and other harmful actions that disproportionately affect women and girls,” she explained. Wiafe added that MTN is collaborating with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) and the Cyber Security Authority to raise awareness about the risks and impact of harmful online behaviour.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Owusuaa Kyeremeh, Director of DOVVSU, highlighted the growing danger of digital violence and its serious consequences for women and girls.
She noted that a single click can be used to spread harmful videos, steal personal information or send threats that infringe on another person’s freedom. “Girls and young women are especially vulnerable to online harassment, pressure to share sexual content, hacking and the non‑consensual distribution of private images, many of which go unreported,” Kyeremeh said, urging students not to be bystanders but to become the generation that stops digital violence.
The campaign includes a series of awareness activities across the country, such as radio interviews in the regions, school debates on preventing digital violence, film screenings, victim‑support information sessions and community engagement focused on online safety. An interactive session on cyber‑hygiene and cybersecurity tips was also conducted, led by Superintendent Emmanuel Gyebi, Director of Cybercrime, together with a representative from MTN. The most engaged student of the day received a tablet as a prize.
MTN Ghana’s 2025 campaign underscores the company’s commitment to promoting responsible digital behaviour and ensuring that the internet remains a safe and empowering space for everyone, particularly women and children. The 16‑day initiative will continue until December 10, culminating in International Human Rights Day.
