MTN Ghana Observes 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Under the Theme “Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Children”
“MTN Ghana Partners with DOVVSU to Raise Awareness and Protect Women and Children Online”
- MTN Ghana campaigns against digital violence on women and children.
- Partnership with DOVVSU and Cyber Security Authority for online safety awareness.
- Interactive sessions and school activities promote responsible digital behavior.
Accra, December 8, 2025 – MTN Ghana is marking this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with the theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Children.” The campaign is being rolled out across various parts of the country.
At the launch event, held with over 100 students from the Police Depot Cluster of Schools in Tesano, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, highlighted that the campaign seeks to protect individuals, particularly women and children, from digital violence.
She noted that MTN is collaborating closely with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) and the Cyber Security Authority to raise awareness about the risks and impacts of harmful online behaviors. “We are already familiar with physical forms of gender-based violence. However, as more of our lives are spent online, abuse has also moved into the digital space, manifesting as cyberbullying, harassment, and other harmful online actions, most of which disproportionately affect women and girls,” Madam Wiafe explained.
She further stressed that while MTN strives to ensure everyone enjoys a modern, connected life, it also carries the responsibility of making the internet a safe space. “Being connected should be a positive and empowering experience. Anything that causes harm or negativity is something we must all work together to eliminate,” she added.
ACP Owusuaa Kyeremeh, Director of DOVVSU, highlighted the growing threat of digital violence and its serious impact on women and girls. “With a single click, someone can spread harmful videos, steal personal information, or send threats that infringe on another person’s freedom,” she stated.
She further noted that girls and young women are especially vulnerable to harassment, coercion to share sexual content, hacking, and non-consensual distribution of private images, many of which go unreported. She urged students not to be bystanders, challenging them to become the generation that stops digital violence.
As part of the campaign, MTN and DOVVSU are conducting nationwide awareness initiatives, including regional radio interviews, school debates on preventing digital violence, film screenings, victim support sessions, and community engagements centered on online safety and violence prevention.
The launch event also featured an interactive session on cyber hygiene and cybersecurity tips, led by Superintendent Emmanuel Gyebi, Director of Cybercrime, alongside an MTN representative. The most engaged student was awarded a tablet for their participation.
The 2025 campaign reinforces MTN Ghana’s commitment to promoting responsible digital behavior and ensuring that the internet remains a safe and empowering space for all, especially women and children.
