Celebrating Ghanaian women in politics
Generally, diversity could be considered a good thing especially if it leads to positive outcomes.
Ghana
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
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.
December 15, 2023
Intimidation, lack of confidence hindering women's participation in Ghana's politics
A new report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has shed light on some of the key barriers preventing greater women's representation in Ghana's political sphere.
Low participation of women in politics worrying — Gender Specialist
A Social Development and Gender Specialist/ Consultant, Dr Miriam Rahinatu Iddrisu, has described as worrying statistics indicating a decline in women’s participation in politics in the countr
Political parties to create space for women participation
Key political parties in Ghana have pledged to create space for active girls and young women participation in politics as a strategy to promote their involvement in decision-making at all levels of national endeavour.
