The National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) has concluded a three-day Executive Course on Gender, Peace and Security (GPS) at the College Auditorium, Burma Camp. The programme formed part of Course 3 activities and sought to deepen participants’ understanding of gender issues and their relevance to national security, peacebuilding and institutional leadership.
The Course held from 18 to 20 May 2026, the module featured presentations by Dr Sena Dei Tutu and Professor Akosua Darkwa of the University of Ghana, Dr Emma Birikorang of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, and Madam Comfort Lamptey, former Country Director of UN Women.
The facilitators stressed that both men and women play vital roles in national development and security governance and should therefore be given equal opportunities to contribute effectively.
Discussions focused on gender as a strategic enabler of national security; international, regional and national gender policy frameworks; gender and conflict dynamics; the importance of gender in security operations; and the role of leadership in driving institutional change. Key among the frameworks is United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which promotes women’s participation in peacebuilding, protection and post-conflict recovery.
Participants were reminded that Gender, Peace and Security issues are not solely the concerns of individual men and women but are also central to leadership, operational effectiveness and institutional efficiency in modern security operations.
In her closing remarks, Dr Sena Dei Tutu underscored the need to mainstream gender considerations at all levels of leadership and decision-making.
The Commandant of NCDS, Major General Frederick Dankyi Ntiri, expressed appreciation to the Rosa Foundation and the facilitators for sharing their expertise with participants. On behalf of the College, he presented a plaque to Dr Sena Dei Tutu in recognition of her contribution to the programme.
