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Ghanaian girls should have presidential role models too

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September 22, 2020

Ghanaian girls should have presidential role models too

What does a female President or Vice President mean to the girl child in Ghana? 
It means a lot. 

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What does a female President or Vice President mean to the girl child in Ghana? 
It means a lot. 

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Election 2020 in Ghana: Dawn of new era for women in politics

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Election 2020 in Ghana: Dawn of new era for women in politics

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The Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), the Domestic Violence Coalition (DV Coalition) and the Women’s Manifesto Coalition (WMC) have congratulated Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings and Brigitte Dzogbenuku following their selection as presidential candidates of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Progressive Peoples’ Party (PPP) respectively in the 2020 national elections.

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The Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), the Domestic Violence Coalition (DV Coalition) and the Women’s Manifesto Coalition (WMC) have congratulated Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings and Brigitte Dzogbenuku following their selection as presidential candidates of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the Progressive Peoples’ Party (PPP) respectively in the 2020 national elections.

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African Centre for Women in Politics lauds selection of Prof Jane Opoku Agyemang as Mahama’s running mate

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African Centre for Women in Politics lauds selection of Prof Jane Opoku Agyemang as Mahama’s running mate

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The African Centre for Women in Politics (ACWP) has described the appointment of Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang as ‘a fulfillment that has been long-awaited by women in Ghana, in Africa and the world at large.”

In a press release, the group explained that, her appointment indicates the great progress women in general are making to become part of the decision making process for the country.

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The African Centre for Women in Politics (ACWP) has described the appointment of Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang as ‘a fulfillment that has been long-awaited by women in Ghana, in Africa and the world at large.”

In a press release, the group explained that, her appointment indicates the great progress women in general are making to become part of the decision making process for the country.

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Erelu Fayemi, ex-Ghanaian President, others bag Zik Leadership prize

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Erelu Fayemi, ex-Ghanaian President, others bag Zik Leadership prize

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Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has won the 2018 Zik Leadership Prize for humanitarian Leadership. This was disclosed by the organisers of the annual prize in Lagos at the week.

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Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has won the 2018 Zik Leadership Prize for humanitarian Leadership. This was disclosed by the organisers of the annual prize in Lagos at the week.

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Don’t shun politics despite attacks - Lydia Alhassan appeals to women in Ghana

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Don’t shun politics despite attacks - Lydia Alhassan appeals to women in Ghana

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The newly elected Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon (AWW) Constituency, Ms Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has advised Ghanaian women not to shun politics despite the challenges of insults, name calling and denigration that they have to go through when they enter into mainstream politics.“Women (by the role they play in society) have a lot to contribute to nation building and it is time for all women to support each other in this enterprise,” she stated.

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The newly elected Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon (AWW) Constituency, Ms Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has advised Ghanaian women not to shun politics despite the challenges of insults, name calling and denigration that they have to go through when they enter into mainstream politics.“Women (by the role they play in society) have a lot to contribute to nation building and it is time for all women to support each other in this enterprise,” she stated.

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”Women hold key to transforming politics” in Ghana’

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”Women hold key to transforming politics” in Ghana’

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Civil society organisations in good governance promotion in Africa have urged leaders across the continent to prioritise efforts which would increase the participation of women in governance, saying they will provide the difference critical for Africa’s transformation.

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Civil society organisations in good governance promotion in Africa have urged leaders across the continent to prioritise efforts which would increase the participation of women in governance, saying they will provide the difference critical for Africa’s transformation.

Can political parties move from rhetoric to action in women’s political representation?

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November 13, 2018

Can political parties move from rhetoric to action in women’s political representation?

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Can women achieve equal political representation in Ghana?

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September 14, 2018

Can women achieve equal political representation in Ghana?

Despite Ghana’s strong democratic progress over the past two decades, it has fallen short of achieving equal representation for women in politics.

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Despite Ghana’s strong democratic progress over the past two decades, it has fallen short of achieving equal representation for women in politics.

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Ghana: Nine women file to contest NDC elections in Central Region

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Ghana: Nine women file to contest NDC elections in Central Region

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Efforts at encouraging strong women representation in active politics received a major boost as nine women filed their forms to contest for various positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region.

Seven out of the number were candidates contesting the election for the first time with two incumbent women seeking re-election.

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Efforts at encouraging strong women representation in active politics received a major boost as nine women filed their forms to contest for various positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region.

Seven out of the number were candidates contesting the election for the first time with two incumbent women seeking re-election.

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