September 6, 2024
Empowering women: A push for increased female MPs in upcoming elections
The representation of women in Ghana's Fourth Republic Parliament has remained notably low.
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September 6, 2024
Ghana: Ministry of Gender calls for immediate action against abuse of women in politics
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 29, 2024, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, expressed concern over the persistent harassment, discrimination, and violence directed at female politicians, candidates, and activists.
September 3, 2024
Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next
The passage of the
Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?
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August 21, 2024
Ghana's gender equality bill: A step forward or just a paper tiger?
In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.
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In Ghana, the recent push for a gender equality bill is a crucial step toward enhancing women’s political representation.
Celebrating Ghanaian women in politics
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April 4, 2024
Celebrating Ghanaian women in politics
Generally, diversity could be considered a good thing especially if it leads to positive outcomes.
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Generally, diversity could be considered a good thing especially if it leads to positive outcomes.
March 18, 2024
Development Discourse: Entrenching the economic and political rights of women
Many advocates, gender activists, development agencies and civil society organisations have been making a strong case for the inclusion of women in high level politics and empowering them economically.
Women leading change: Striving for gender parity in Ghanaian politics
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January 30, 2024
Women leading change: Striving for gender parity in Ghanaian politics
This podcast series tells the stories of women as civil society actors, activists, authors, leaders, health and humanitarian workers, youth representatives, traders and entrepreneurs in the Sahel and West Africa.
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This podcast series tells the stories of women as civil society actors, activists, authors, leaders, health and humanitarian workers, youth representatives, traders and entrepreneurs in the Sahel and West Africa.
January 24, 2024
Ghana needs a female running mate - FIDA tells NPP, NDC
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Ghana) has expressed their bitter feelings over the neglect of women in leading political roles in Ghana.
January 18, 2024
Low number of women and PWDs in Ghana’s local government system worrying
Promoting inclusivity in all aspects of governance is very necessary to spur economic growth and reduce marginalisation.