6th MoGCSP Summit: A call for using Affirmative Action Bill to propagate. The Ministry of Gender

6th MoGCSP Summit: A call for using Affirmative Action Bill to propagate. The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has taken a significant step in promoting gender equality and child rights by organizing a two-day summit at the prestigious Labadi Beach Hotel. This event is designed to commemorate the 2024 World Children’s Day and the recent enactment of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121). The summit, aptly titled “Promoting Equality and Inclusive Development through the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024,” serves as a platform to assess the progress made in the realms of gender equality, child rights, and social development. It also aims to foster collaboration among various stakeholders to pave the way for future initiatives and projects. Dr. Afisah Zakariah, the Chief Director of MoGCSP, underscored the significance of the summit, emphasizing its role in updating stakeholders on the achievements of 2024 while also gathering valuable feedback to inform the implementation of new policies. She expressed her gratitude towards key partners such as UNICEF and the World Bank, whose support has been instrumental in advancing the ministry’s objectives. This year’s celebration of World Children’s Day carries the theme “Our Future, Our Voice: Listening to a Future for Affirmative Action,” and features the 6th session of the National Children’s Parliament. During this session, children had the opportunity to voice their thoughts on their rights and the importance of gender equity, highlighting the need for their perspectives to be included in discussions that affect their lives. Hon. Emmanuel Agyei Anhweremp, the Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya South and Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Employment and Social Welfare, spoke passionately about the Affirmative Action Act, describing it as a landmark legislative achievement He articulated that promoting equality necessitates dismantling the barriers that hinder women’s full participation in society and ensuring that all individuals are included in the national development agenda. “Empowering women is not a favor; it is an investment in humanity,” he asserted, calling for collective efforts to challenge entrenched stereotypes and eradicate discrimination in all its forms. In a show of solidarity, UNICEF’s Representative OIC in Ghana, Fiachra McAsey, delivered a poignant message that highlighted both global and local challenges, such as poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation, which pose significant threats to children’s rights. He emphasized the urgent need for concerted action to safeguard the well-being of millions of children, particularly those in vulnerable communities. McAsey’s remarks

6th MoGCSP Summit: A call for using Affirmative Action Bill to propagate. The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection…