The Interior Ministry called for peaceful coexistence between asylum seekers, particularly those fleeing instability in Burkina Faso, and their host communities in Ghana.
This appeal was made during the launch of the Border Project by World Vision Ghana, an initiative aimed at supporting communities in the Upper East and Upper West regions that are accommodating these displaced persons.
Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, affirmed that the government has reinforced early warning security systems to safeguard the country’s borders and maintain national security.
“We are committed to ensuring that early mechanisms are strengthened and that our border communities remain secure and that the human rights and dignity of all persons, including asylum are upheld,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has pledged to streamline local education interventions aimed at improving learning outcomes within host communities.
“Many children, especially those in refugee and host communities, face severe barriers. These include inadequate infrastructure, lack of water and sanitation facilities, food insecurity and in some cases, instability that disrupts learning and attendance.
“Ghana’s Ministry of Education stands ready to collaborate with World Vision and its partners to ensure that the gains of this project translate into improved learning outcomes,” he said.
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