Women in the country have been given full assurance that government will ensure laws that promote gender parity are enacted and enforced. Deputy minister-designate for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Madam Patricia Appiagyei who gave the assurance was interacting with 3FM on the sidelines of the 61st session of the Commission on the Status of … Read more
Cricket Australia offered to more than double elite women players’ pay and also promised an increase for the men in a bid to end an impasse over money Tuesday. The body said the package meant women had the opportunity to pursue a fully professional career at both international and domestic levels, while men would continue … Read more
One of the pioneers of gender equality in the country, Professor Akua Kuenyehia has lamented what she described as the slow pace of Ghana’s achievement with respect to gender parity. “Personally, I think [the] progress is very slow and sometimes frustrating. I mean we are in the 21st century and we’re still talking about empowering … Read more
Washington Mandela Fellow and the Chair of the Committee on Gender and Social Protection of the African Youth and Governance Conference (AYGC) 2016, Princess Sekyere will lead a team of five African female professionals to participate in the sixty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women to be held from the 13th – … Read more
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, (MGCSP) on Thursday, treated the Female Caucus in Parliament to a reception, in Accra, as part of the activities to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. The meeting was also to initiate a discussion on how the Ministry could strategise to support the female Parliamentarians so that … Read more
Dr Angela Dwamena Aboagye, the Founder of the Ark Foundation, has called for a module which “does not force faith or beliefs into people’s throat”, saying it is a form of fundamentalism. Dr Dwamena explained that fundamentalism bred hatred and divisiveness among the segments of society. “My faith does not allow fundamentalism because it does … Read more
‘Women’s empowerment and their full participation on the basis of equality in all spheres of society, including participation in the decision-making process and access to power, are fundamental for the advancement of equality, development and peace’ (From the Beijing Declaration). Last Wednesday, the 8th of March was the International Women’s Day, an occasion I believe … Read more
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has called on various stakeholders in the country to commit to creating an all-inclusive environment for all, especially girls and women to thrive in the field of work. The Commission in a statement to mark this year’s international women’s day, said Ghanaian women continue to face … Read more
Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has emphasized the need for the youth to be sensitized on gender equality at all levels. She believes the effective sensitization of the youth will help “grow up the society to appreciate the capabilities of women in the society.” Speaking at the International Women’s day celebration under the theme … Read more
Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has emphasized the need for the youth to be sensitized on gender equality at all levels. She believes the effective sensitization of the youth will help “grow up the society to appreciate the capabilities of women in the society.” Speaking at the International Women’s day celebration under the theme … Read more
US congresswomen have walked out of work, joining women around the world who are going on strike as part of International Women’s Day. The move by House Democrats is part of a “Day Without a Woman” strike, designed to highlight how crucial women are to the US national workforce. “I think it’s important women in … Read more
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection Otiko Afisa Djaba has called for the immediate passage of the Affirmative Action Bill, insisting it cannot wait for more years. In a statement read by the sector Minister to Parliament Wednesday to commemorate the celebration of International Women’s Day which fell on today, 8th March 2017, … Read more
It is International Women’s Day (IWD)! A day when acts of courage and determination by ordinary women are touted. It is a day when women are celebrated, as well as reminded of their value, worth and great significance to mother earth. International Women’s Day seeks to empower women across the globe, by encouraging and promoting … Read more
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection Otiko Afisa Djaba has called for the immediate passage of the Affirmative Action Bill, insisting it cannot wait for more years. In a statement read by the sector Minister to Parliament Wednesday to commemorate the celebration of International Women’s Day which fell on today, 8th March 2017, the … Read more
Latest: Why galamsey must not be legalised — Minerals Commission explains ActionAid Ghana will today join the Global Alliance for Tax Justice and partner organisations in countries around the world taking part in the #TaxJustice for Women’s Rights Global Days of Action. This campaign starts on International Women’s Day (March 8th) and continues through to … Read more
The United Nations has urged all actors to double up in their quest for gender equality by ensuring that the world of work works for all women as the world marks International Women’s Day today, Wednesday, 8 March. The theme for this year’s celebration is: “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by … Read more
Pedestrian traffic lights showing female figures rather than male have been installed in Melbourne to reduce “unconscious bias” and promote gender equality, officials said on International Women’s Day on Wednesday. Ten stop/go lights depicting a figure in a dress were switched on at one of the city’s busiest intersections, though some questioned the point of … Read more
Since Ghana’s independence in 1957, the country has been exploring measures to increase women’s participation in governance. This is in recognition of the fact that women’s contribution to labour, productivity and family sustenance cannot be overemphasised, and these justify women’s participation in the country’s political process. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report … Read more
A coalition of 53 companies on Thursday backed transgender rights at the U. S. Supreme Court, signing on to a brief supporting a Virginia student who is fighting to use the school bathroom that corresponds with his gender identity. Among the companies participating are Apple Inc(AAPL.O), Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) and IBM Corp (IBM.N). The court … Read more
George Lutterodt popularly known as Counselor Lutterodt needs to crawl back into whichever hole he came out of. We know, like many of his peers in the motivation industry, policing women’s choices under the guise of counselling is more profitable than most 12-hour day jobs. But unlike his peers, Lutterodt has not had the good … Read more