Ghana has officially assumed the Chairmanship and Secretariat of the Global Action Against Mass Atrocity Crimes (GAAMAC). The new Chapter for Ghana affirmed its leadership role in the global movement to prevent atrocities and build a safer, more just world. Mr Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, speaking at the official handover ceremony in Accra, said it was important to strengthen both national and international efforts to prevent mass atrocity crimes. He said, “mass atrocity crimes such as genocide, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, and war crimes are among the most heinous acts that humans commit against one another.”“Preventing these crimes requires early detection, action, and a commitment to addressing root causes such as inequality, exclusion, and the disempowerment of vulnerable populations,” he added. He said the transition of GAAMAC’s leadership to Ghana was a recognition of country’s long-standing contributions to international peace and justice.