GAAMAC Secretariat, Partners Explore Collaboration on Atrocity Prevention
The Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes (GAAMAC) Secretariat has engaged international atrocity prevention partners in discussions on strengthening collaboration to prevent genocide, mass atrocities, hate speech and related human rights violations.
The meeting, held on 13 October 2026 at the National Peace Council (NPC) Head Office in Accra, provided a platform for exchanging perspectives on early warning and prevention, international justice and accountability mechanisms, and opportunities for cooperation among national peace institutions and international networks.
Discussions highlighted the importance of early intervention, stronger preventive mechanisms and sustained collaboration to address the risks of mass atrocities before they escalate into widespread violence. The visiting delegation also shared updates on ongoing policy engagements and related initiatives involving international justice and accountability.
The Executive Secretary of the NPC and Chairman of GAAMAC, Dr. George Amoh, briefed the delegation including Rebecca A. Shoot, Co-Convener, Impact Coalition on Strengthening International Judicial Institutions and Ayln Ware, Programmes Director, World Federalist Movement, on the establishment of the GAAMAC Secretariat in Accra, and the progress made in setting up its administrative structures, operational and resource constraints affecting the implementation of substantive programmes.
The meeting identified potential areas of collaboration, including media engagement, capacity development and international networking. The discussions also underscored the value of Ghanaâs inclusive national peace infrastructure, which brings together religious bodies, traditional institutions, civil society organisations and professional associations.
The engagement reaffirmed a shared commitment to exploring partnerships that strengthen national and international efforts to prevent atrocity crimes, promote accountability and advance sustainable peace.
