The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) Ghana recently held its International Woman of Peace Award ceremony, recognizing 40 outstanding women who are champions of peace for National Development.
These women come from various backgrounds, including diplomacy, law enforcement, religion, media, entertainment, and entrepreneurship. The awardees include notable figures such as H.E. Amb. Dr. Erieka Bennett, COP Mrs. Faustina Agyeiwaa Kodua Andoh-Kwofie, Apostle Dr Mrs. Joy Owusu, Apostle Gertrude Kwarteng, and Evangelist Amarachi Ukoha, among others.
The event was attended by distinguished guests, including H.E. Amb. Dr Samuel Ben Owusu, Country Director of IAWPA Ghana, H.E. Amb. Dr. Emmanuel Nkweke, the World Peace Spokesman, and Amb. Richard Okereke, Country Director of IAWPA UAE. These women have been instrumental in promoting peace, gender equality, and sustainable development in their respective fields.
The International Woman of Peace Award celebrates the contributions of women to peacebuilding and encourages others to follow suit. By recognizing these exceptional women, IAWPA Ghana aims to promote gender equality, empowerment, and peace on a global scale.
