The National Commission on Civic Education

As established by Act 452 of parliament in 1993 to educate Ghanaians across the country on our civic matters

The seven member committee headed by the commission’s chairman, two deputies and four members through appointment by the president

FUNCTIONS

1. Educating and motivating citizens to defend the constitution

2. Progress from national, regional and district levels are drawn and sent to government for scrutiny

3. Some levels of accountability is assessed by the commission from government

4. The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of Ghana Police service was established on 26th October, 1988. Cases involving women and children were of immense concern. On 17th march 2015, DOVVSU recorded 667 cases of sexual gender violence; the functions are;

   • To investigate victims who suffer from domestic violence

   • Child abuse cases and juvenile cases are investigated by the commission

   • They also prosecute cases where necessary