As a response to the threat of Sahel spill-over to Gulf of Guinea states, the Ghanaian government organised an international conference on the regional Accra Initiative with support from the EU.

Across the globe 1 in 3 women, have suffered violence during their lifetime. Violence against women and girls comes in many forms: from domestic violence; cyber-violence; sexual violence; psychological violence; economic violence; femicide; to conflict-related sexual violence. This is a reality even in Europe. The situation is alarming and deplorable.

Protecting our planet for future generations requires strong common global action. The Council recently underlined the opportunities that ambitious climate action brings for the planet, the global economy and the people, and the importance of ensuring a just transition towards sustainable climate resilient economies and societies, leaving no one behind.

The European Union supported the 2022 edition of the Pa Gya! Literature Festival in Accra. From 14-16 October, the festival brought together Ghanaian, African and European authors as well as other stakeholders in the literature sector for a series of lively panel discussions and workshop sessions.