Source: Florence Cobbina Yakubu
This is us—three women in the Ghana Police Service, who served in the same office PFU, bound by a shared vision and determination to rise above challenges in pursuit of academic excellence.
One of us (Davee Daavee) earned her Master of Arts in Conflict, Peace, and Security (MCPS) in 2019 at The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra Ghana, becoming a trailblazer in this vital field. I followed suit, achieving Master of Arts in Gender, Peace and Security (MGPS) in 2023, proof of perseverance and the unyielding belief in self-improvement. Today, our third sister (Nana Afrasika Papabi) who propounded the Jargon “meet the past, present and the future” referring to us in a photo session on my graduation, crowns this journey by graduating with the same Master of Arts in Gender, Peace and Security (MGPS), completing a remarkable trio of dedication and achievement.
We are women of hope, driven by ambition and a self-propelled force to reach heights beyond expectations. Each of us has faced unique obstacles along the way—balancing professional duties, family responsibilities, and academic pursuits—but we have shown that determination and resilience can break barriers.
Our story is a testament to the power of education as a tool for empowerment. We hope it inspires other women to dream boldly, work tirelessly, and push past limitations. We stand as evidence that no matter the odds, women can and should take their rightful place in academic, professional, and leadership spaces.
Let this journey remind every woman that you, too, can create a legacy of impact through the pursuit of knowledge. Reach for the stars, for they are not as far as they seem.
