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The M\u00f6venpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra hosted the Women\u2019s Empowerment Summit on Friday, November 28. The event brought together government officials, justice sector representatives, civil society leaders, and international advocates.<\/p>\n

The summit, held under the theme \u201cBreaking the Silence: Advancing Justice, Accountability, and Support to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV),\u201d emphasised collective action, accountability, and the urgent need to strengthen support systems for survivors.<\/p>\n

General Manager of M\u00f6venpick Ambassador Hotel, Isaac Okpoti Adjei Esq., in his opening address, appealed for renewed societal commitment to addressing GBV.<\/p>\n

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Mr Adjei stressed that the pervasive issue affects people across all ages, genders, and socio-economic backgrounds, yet remains largely obscured by \u201csilence, stigma, and systemic gaps.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSilence delays justice, weakens accountability, and hinders healing,\u201d Mr Adjei said. \u201cToo often, survivors are blamed and perpetrators, especially those with influence or economic power, evade consequences. Issues of Gender-Based Violence are trivialised and swept under the carpet, leaving victims and survivors chastised rather than comforted.\u201d<\/p>\n

He called for a \u201creal and proper paradigm shift\u201d, urging institutions and society at large to ensure victims receive justice and support while abusers are held fully accountable. <\/p>\n

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He reaffirmed the hotel\u2019s commitment to using its platform to support initiatives fostering dignity, equality, and social progress.<\/p>\n

\u201cHosting this summit reflects our commitment to creating safe, respectful spaces within our walls and beyond them,\u201d Adjei said. <\/p>\n

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He expressed confidence that the summit would strengthen justice-sector responses, shape policy, and enhance support systems for survivors.<\/p>\n

Representing the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Madam Faustina Acheampong, Director at the Department of Gender, praised the summit as a timely platform for coordinated national action. <\/p>\n

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She highlighted the government\u2019s ongoing commitment to promoting gender equality and ending GBV, emphasising that this year\u2019s summit coincided with Ghana\u2019s official launch of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.<\/p>\n

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Mrs Acheampong cited the 2026 Domestic Violence Survey, which revealed that 27.7% of Ghanaian women have experienced at least one form of domestic violence in their lifetime. <\/p>\n

She stressed that GBV not only violates human rights but also undermines women\u2019s health, education, economic independence, and overall well-being, ultimately slowing national development. <\/p>\n

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Vulnerable populations, including persons with disabilities and the elderly, are disproportionately affected.<\/p>\n

Highlighting progress, Mrs Acheampong announced the parliamentary approval of the revised National Domestic Violence Policy, designed to strengthen coordination, survivor support, institutional response, and preventive strategies nationwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs women and leaders, we have a task to end violence against women and girls,\u201d she stated. \u201cIf we come together and put our ideas and resources together, we can champion and promote gender equality and equity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Vice President for People and Culture Operations for the Middle East, Africa and T\u00fcrkiye (Premium, Midscale & Economy Brands), Verona Naidoo addressed the summit, sharing her insights from an \u201cextraordinary week\u201d in Ghana. <\/p>\n

She reinforced the message that creating safe communities and workplaces is not only an organisational responsibility but a fundamental human right.<\/p>\n

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Mrs Naidoo highlighted Accra\u2019s She Leads programme, developed with RISE, which promotes gender equality, male allyship, and inclusive leadership. <\/p>\n

She explained, \u201cShe and he lead together it\u2019s not one gender,\u201d underscoring that equality is a shared responsibility.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, she commended M\u00f6venpick Ambassador Hotel for pioneering Accor\u2019s Human Rights Advocacy Campaign in the region, which focuses on prevention, protection, and recovery for individuals affected by rights violations.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnding gender-based violence requires all of us not just one person, not a single institution, not a silo,\u201d she said. \u201cSo let\u2019s stand together, because together, we are powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The summit convened an influential line-up of stakeholders, including:<\/p>\n