Accra, Ghana | 8 August 2026
The Executive Director of TAMA Foundation Universal, Dr. Chrys Anab, participated in a National-Level Workshop on Gender Mainstreaming in Counter-Terrorism (CT) and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) held in Accra, Ghana.
The four-day workshop took place from 5 to 8 August 2026 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra and brought together stakeholders to strengthen understanding of the role of gender mainstreaming in Ghana’s efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism.
The workshop was organised with the involvement of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Ghana’s National Counter-Terrorism Fusion Centre (NCTFC).
Why Gender Mainstreaming Matters
Gender mainstreaming is increasingly recognised as an important component of effective counter-terrorism and preventing and countering violent extremism programming.
UNOCT emphasises that terrorism and counter-terrorism measures can affect women, men, girls and boys differently. A gender-responsive approach therefore considers these different experiences and needs throughout the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CT/PCVE policies and programmes.
For TAMA Foundation, this approach is particularly relevant to its longstanding work in peace building, conflict prevention, community resilience and early warning across Northern Ghana.
TAMA Foundation has previously implemented initiatives focused on violent-extremism awareness, youth engagement, conflict resolution, stakeholder dialogue and community-based prevention mechanisms.
TAMA Foundation to Integrate Gender Mainstreaming into CT/PVE Programming
Speaking after the workshop, Dr. Chrys Anab indicated that TAMA Foundation will incorporate gender mainstreaming into its Counter-Terrorism and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism projects and programmes.
He further indicated that gender considerations will be incorporated into the Foundation’s digital early-warning and monitoring platform.
The integration will help ensure that the experiences, concerns and vulnerabilities of different groups within communities are considered when identifying, monitoring and responding to emerging conflict and security risks.
This direction aligns with the broader emphasis on strengthening early-warning systems and gender-responsive approaches within Ghana’s national prevention architecture. In March 2026, Ghana’s National Counter Terrorism Fusion Centre convened a national forum to review the country’s framework for preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism. Among the recommendations were improved early-warning and response systems, stronger community resilience and greater integration of gender-responsive approaches.
Building on TAMA Foundation’s Peace and Security Work
TAMA Foundation’s participation in the workshop builds on its existing work in conflict prevention, peace and security and preventing violent extremism.
Through its community-based interventions, the Foundation has worked with youth groups, traditional authorities, local government institutions and other stakeholders to improve communication, collaboration, conflict resolution and awareness of violent extremism.
The Foundation recognises that preventing violent extremism requires a whole-of-community approach that goes beyond security interventions.
It requires stronger communities, effective early-warning mechanisms, inclusive participation, dialogue, youth engagement, responsible governance and opportunities for communities to address vulnerabilities before they develop into wider security challenges.
Strengthening Partnerships and Knowledge
The workshop also provides an opportunity for TAMA Foundation to strengthen its engagement with national and international actors working in the area of counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism.
UNOCT’s global PCVE programme places emphasis on human rights, gender mainstreaming, locally tailored capacity building and sustainable partnerships.
UNOCT has also been working with Ghana’s Counter-Terrorism Fusion Centre on issues involving technology and counter-terrorism. In May 2026, UNOCT and partners held a national workshop in Accra on strengthening public-private partnerships to address the misuse of new technologies for terrorist purposes.
This growing focus on technology is particularly relevant to TAMA Foundation’s intention to strengthen its digital early-warning and monitoring platform.
TAMA Foundation’s Commitment
Dr. Chrys Anab’s participation reinforces TAMA Foundation Universal’s commitment to promoting inclusive, community-led and evidence-based approaches to peace and security.
Going forward, TAMA Foundation will seek to ensure that gender considerations are meaningfully incorporated into relevant CT/PVE interventions, research, community engagements and digital early-warning initiatives.
The Foundation believes that sustainable peace requires the meaningful participation of all sections of society, including women, youth, traditional authorities, civil society, local government and other community stakeholders.
Through its continued work in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, early warning and community resilience, TAMA Foundation Universal remains committed to contributing to peaceful, resilient and inclusive communities in Ghana.