The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has launched a two-day summit at the Labadi Beach Hotel to commemorate the 2024 World Children’s Day and the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121). The event, themed “Promoting Equality and Inclusive Development through the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024,” serves as a platform to assess progress in gender equality, child rights, and social development while encouraging stakeholder collaboration on future initiatives.


Dr. Afisah Zakariah, Chief Director of MoGCSP, highlighted the summit’s role in updating stakeholders on advancements made in 2024 and gathering input for implementing new policies. She commended partners like UNICEF, the World Bank, and others for supporting the event. This year’s World Children’s Day, themed “Our Future, Our Voice: Listening to a Future for Affirmative Action,” included the 6th sitting of the National Children’s Parliament, where children deliberated on their rights and gender equity.


Hon. Emmanuel Agyei Anhweremp, MP for Atwima Nwabiagya South and Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Employment and Social Welfare, described the Affirmative Action Act as a transformative legislative milestone. He noted that promoting equality involves dismantling barriers to women’s participation in society and ensuring no one is left behind in national development. "Empowering women is not a favor; it is an investment in humanity," he emphasized, urging collective action to challenge stereotypes and eliminate discrimination.


UNICEF’s Representative OIC in Ghana, Fiachra McAsey, shared a solidarity message, drawing attention to global and local challenges such as poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation, which threaten children’s rights. He underscored the need for urgent action to safeguard the well-being of millions of children, particularly in vulnerable communities.


The Affirmative Action Act, McAsey noted, represents a critical step toward increasing women’s and girls’ meaningful participation in underrepresented sectors. He reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to supporting the Ghanaian government in delivering sustainable, locally-driven interventions that prioritize children and women, while addressing challenges like inadequate social sector funding.


The summit concluded with a call to action for stakeholders to champion the principles of equality and inclusive development as the Affirmative Action Act is implemented across Ghana.







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