Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for urgent and sustained action to advance women’s rights, equity, and empowerment, emphasizing that Ghana must accelerate efforts to break systemic barriers.
Speaking at the 2025 Women’s Day Dialogue in Accra, she reiterated the need for decisive policies that uplift and protect women, particularly as the world marks 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
She stressed the importance of enhancing women’s leadership and economic empowerment, pointing to the need for financial support mechanisms such as the proposed Women’s Development Bank. She also highlighted the government’s commitment to keeping girls in school, announcing immediate action to provide sanitary pads to address menstrual health challenges that often disrupt education.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also underscored the need to eliminate gender-based violence in all forms, including human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. She called for renewed efforts to dismantle harmful societal practices that continue to hold women back.
A key focus of her remarks was the Affirmative Action Act, which she described as a crucial step toward gender equity. She urged stakeholders to seize the moment and push for policies that ensure greater representation and protection for women across all sectors.
The event, held under the theme “Resetting the Agenda for Women: Accelerating Action on Women’s Rights, Equity, and Empowerment,” brought together policymakers, activists, and leaders to discuss strategies for addressing gender disparities.
