The International Perspective for Policy and Governance (IPPG), an independent and non-profit think tank has released a report on the challenges faced by women and girls in the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in Ghana. The report is the final documentation of the deliberations from a roundtable discussion themed “Gender, Science … Read more
Although relationships with in-laws share some characteristics of relationships with parents, ties to in-laws must be formed in adulthood and do not share the long history of parent/child ties. Theorists have identified factors during the “getting acquainted” stage that may provide a platform for future intimacy in other types of relationships. These dimensions include behavioural, … Read more
The Kpandai District in the Northern Region recorded thirty-two assault cases in 2016, topping the list of sexual and gender based violence. Abduction and kidnapping came second with 10 cases. Other cases include rape, defilement, abortion, forced marriage and infant abandonment recorded between one and eight cases. The figures were contained in the first-ever sexual … Read more
Heated tension between the NPP’s Northern Regional Chairman, Bugri Naabu, and Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister, Otiko Djaba is a negative publicity to the New Patriotic Party, that’s according to a political analyst and lecturer at the University of Cape Coast. Bugri Naabu and Otiko Djaba clashed in the Northern region on Friday, May … Read more
The Gender and Social Protection Minister Otiko Afisa Djaba has underscored the need for women to be treated with respect. Ms. Djaba speaking on The Pulse on the Joy News channel on Multi TV asked Ghanaians to forgive her over the fracas between herself and the Northern regional NPP chairman, Bugri Naabu. According to her, … Read more
The feud between NPP’s northern regional Chairman, Bugri Naabu and the Minister for Gender and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba appears far from ending as the two seem to be incessantly launching scathing attacks on each other following the latter’s visit to the region on Friday May 5. The latest from the camp of Bugri … Read more
The Northern Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Bugri Naabu has threatened to drag the Minister for Gender, Women and Children Affairs, Otiko Djaba to court for accusing him of taking bribes. “Is she sure of telling me that I am taking goats, sheep, cows and money? Can she come out … Read more
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, is urging the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to relieve its Northern Regional Chairman, Bugri Naabu, of his position following his act of lawlessness that has brought shame to the party. According to her, it would be in the best interest of the party not … Read more
Gender and Social Protection Minister Madam Afisa Otiko Djaba has indicated that she will file an official complaint with the party about the conduct Gender and Social Protection Minister Madam Afisa Otiko Djaba has indicated that she will file an official complaint with the party about the conduct of Northern Regional Chairman of the New … Read more
The poll has discovered men are the more trusting gender A survey has revealed that almost 40% of people read through their partner’s private messages to test their loyalty. Research undertaken by OnePoll to mark the release of the new film ‘Unforgettable’ starring Katherine Heigl and Rosario Dawson, which has revealed 38% of people aged … Read more
Like many countries, the UK has made slow progress in reducing its gender pay gap. However, it might do well to look to Iceland, which has come up with a radical plan to get rid of its pay gap completely. A bill has been was tabled in the country’s parliament that would require firms to … Read more
The 8th of March was International Women’s Day and a lot was done worldwide to celebrate women. The day has been observed since the early 1900s. It is now an official holiday in some countries. During the celebrations, people focus on different things depending on the situations in their countries. While some women in the … Read more
Gender Minister Otiko Djaba has urged school girls to be responsible in their appearances since an inappropriate choice of dress can invite troubles for them. According to him, even though short dresses may appear fashionable, they could also attract rapists. Speaking at the 90th anniversary and Speech and Price giving Day of the Krobo Girls … Read more
The Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister, Otiko Afisa Djaba has passionately called on Ghanaians to help her to succeed. “I’m only about six weeks old as a minister… you need to help me to get it right and I’ll need everybody’s help because it is not possible to handle all these problems alone,” she … Read more
By Daniel Adjei Occupational sexism (also called sexism in the workplace and employment sexism) refers to any discriminatory practices, statements, actions, etc. based on a person’s sex that are present or occur in a place of employment. Archismitachoudhury wrote that sexism is usually defined as “discrimination against the members of one sex, usually women”. If … 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
GOVERNMENT is to set up about 10 toll free hotlines, dubbed: “Hope Hot Line” to assist people get the psychological and emotional assistance necessary to lead normal lives. The toll free lines are to provide rapid response to deal with social vices such as psychological and emotional challenges that are pushing most young people to … Read more
Government is to set up about 10 toll free hotlines, dubbed as ‘Hope Hot Line’ to assist people get the psychological and emotional assistance necessary to lead normal lives. The toll free lines are to provide rapid response to deal with social vices such as psychological and emotional challenges that are pushing most young people … 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
Gender Minister Afisa Otiko Djaba has embarked on a new campaign in which she wants men to help women attain their topmost ambitions. The ‘He For She’ campaign she said is to let men in Ghanaian society know that women are equal partners in whatever endeavour they undertake. Speaking to Joy News’ Mamavi Aboagye about … Read more