In honour of this year’s International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has encouraged stakeholders to increase their support for women and girls.
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the sector minister, urged intentional efforts to increase equal access to opportunities and resources and to remove structural obstacles that prevent women and girls from obtaining equal protection and economic possibilities during an event in Accra.
In support of the national gender equalityality goal, she also urged the media to create stories that challenged gender stereotypes and amplified the voices of women.
The National Gender Policy 2025–2034, which aspires to mainstream gender equality across all sectors—including education, health, employment, government, agriculture, infrastructure, digital transformation, and economic planning—was introduced on the day.
The comments were made at a national conference held to mark International Women’s Day and launch the National Gender Policy. The programme was organised on the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls” in partnership with UNICEF and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Celebrated on March 8 each year, International Women’s Day highlights the global movement advocating for women’s rights and gender equality.
For 2026, the theme “Give to Gain” calls for collective efforts and generous contributions to advance gender equality.
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey called on Members of Parliament to intensify oversight and ensure adequate funding for initiatives promoting gender equality.
She noted that the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection would partner with security institutions to promote survivor-focused justice systems that are responsive and protective.
Dr Lartey reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening mechanisms that elevate women’s participation in decision-making, safeguard their rights and guarantee equal justice for all.
Zia Choudhury, the UN Resident Coordinator, reiterated the UN’s dedication to providing Ghana with decentralised and national support.
In order to strengthen legal systems, advance human rights, and encourage inclusive growth, he promised to continue working with the parliament, civil society, traditional authorities, and the commercial sector.
In a speech given on her behalf, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, the chairperson of the Women’s Caucus in Parliament, reassured the audience that the caucus is fully committed to advancing the objectives of the new policy.
In a similar vein, Helen Adjoa Ntoso, the chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender, Children, and Social Welfare, promised that the committee is prepared to assist the ministry and the general public by advocating for sufficient funds, fostering cross-sector collaborations, and maintaining strict control.