Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Benedicta Biney, Head of Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Obuasi Divisional Command, has appealed to victims of domestic and gender-based violence to speak up and seek support without fear.

She said domestic and gender-based violence had a physical, emotional and psychological toll on victims, and there was a need for them to come out and report such issues and seek appropriate support.

ASP Biney was speaking at a seminar on gender-based violence organised by the Maudester Ofori Foundation at Obuasi.

It was organized in partnership with the Acts of Grace Foundation, the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Education Service, as part of activities marking the 2025 16-days activism on gender-based violence.

It was under the theme “understanding gender-based violence: the law, your rights and how to report”.

The seminar, which was held at the Obuasi Senior High Technical School, brought together over 300 students, teachers, and other key stakeholders, united in the fight against gender-based violence.

Ms. Olivia Otubea Addo, a registered nurse, spoke on the negative health effects of gender-based violence, drawing valuable insights from her clinical experience.

She highlighted the physical, emotional, and psychological consequences victims often suffered as a result of violence and abuse and emphasised the importance of early reporting and seeking medical support.

Belinda Amponsah-Boadu, Chief Executive Officer of Acts of Grace Foundation, spoke on the importance of faith and values in building a generation free from violence.

She drew insights from the Bible and the Quran, emphasising love, patience, compassion and respect for human dignity as central pillars in preventing violence.

Maudester Ofori, Chief Executive Officer of the Maudester Ofori Foundation, underscored the relevance of observing the 2025 GBV campaign due to its profound impact on women and children.