By Hannah Dadzie
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was at the United Nations Headquarters on Sunday, September 21, 2025, to sign the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel. The signing ceremony, along with a solemn vigil, marked the official launch of the new declaration, which aims to protect aid workers in conflict zones worldwide.
Developed over the past year by a diverse group of countries, the declaration seeks to rally global support to ensure that humanitarian assistance can reach civilians safely and without delay. Nations involved in its creation include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The initiative was also developed in consultation with the United Nations and various humanitarian organizations.
The declaration reaffirms the international community’s commitment to international humanitarian law and calls for these principles to be translated into tangible, effective actions on the ground.
Ghana’s participation in the event highlights its ongoing dedication to peacekeeping and humanitarian causes. By signing, the country is supporting global efforts to safeguard aid workers who risk their lives to serve in conflict-affected regions.
Participants signed the declaration, viewed a commemorative installation, and joined a vigil to honor and remember those who lost their lives while providing humanitarian aid.
