A senior staff midwife at the Adeiso Government Hospital, Theresita Boanu-Boadu, has been awarded the International Woman of Peace Award 2024.

She was among 40 outstanding women recognised as champions of peace for national development.

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) Ghana has celebrated its International Woman of Peace Awards, honouring 40 outstanding women as champions of peace for national development.

The International Woman of Peace Awards is meant to celebrate women’s contributions to peacebuilding, encourage others to follow in their footsteps and inspire gender inclusiveness.

The recipients were selected from diverse backgrounds, including diplomacy, law enforcement, religion, media, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.

The awardees included H.E. Amb. Dr Erieka Bennett (Head of Missions Diaspora African Forum), Commissioner of Police (COP) Mrs Faustina Agyeiwaa Kodua Andoh-Kwofie (Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department), Apostle Dr Mrs Joy Owusu (Dean of Covenant Christian Leadership College) and Apostle Gertrude Kwarteng (Founder & General Overseer, Pillar of Fire Ministry – Nungua).

Others were Evangelist Amarachi Ukoha (Facilitator, Gods Vibrant Ministries, Nigeria), Joyce Anyensua Ghansah (Professional Handball Coach), Julia Apea (CEO Revele Films and TV Studio), Nelly Deladem (Founder & President, Prestige Women’s Network), Emmaline Datey (CEO ICS Africa), Ama Sarpong Kumankuma Gyasi (Broadcast Journalist), Mrs. Dr Mary – Offei Agyemang Bioh (CEO Ropheka Herbal Hospital).

The rest were Roselyn Ngissah, a Ghanaian actress, Oheneyere Gifty Anti (CEO of GDA Media Limited and Founder of Gifty Anti Foundation), Amb. Dr Mrs Amaba Sam-Ogbuku (Peace Ambassador, IAWPA Nigeria), Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, (Member of Parliament Shai-Osudoku), Mrs Selassie Ibrahim, (Smarttys Management and Productions) among many others in the media space.



In a statement copied to the GNA, it said the women were recognised for their significant contributions to promoting peace, gender equality, and sustainable development in their respective fields of endeavour, promoting gender equality, empowerment and peace globally.

In attendance at the ceremony held in Accra, were H. E. Amb. Dr Samuel Ben Owusu, Country Director of IAWPA Ghana, H.E. Amb. Dr. Emmanuel Nkweke, the World Peace Spokesman and Amb. Richard Okereke, Country Director of IAWPA UAE.

About Theresita Boanu-Boadu

Theresita Boanu-Boadu, a senior staff midwife has worked at the Adeiso Government Hospital for the past 14 years.

She is an old student of St. Roses Senior High School (which she attended 20 years ago). She was part of the Head of State Award (HOSA) scheme in Ghana and is a member of the Duke of Edinburgh Award International Association. She attained Bronze and Silver awards from His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor and the Gold Award was attained from His Excellency John Evans Atta-Mills.

She has a foundation that inspires future leaders.

"I support the less privileged in society. I enjoy giving a lot, therefore I volunteer in several charity projects."





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