Gender Ministry focused on integrating gender perspectives into national development
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has stated that the Ministry remains steadfast in integrating gender perspectives into national development.
She indicated that the National Gender Policy (2015) serves as a foundational framework for empowering women, including women with disabilities, by ensuring access to secure livelihoods and economic opportunities.
The minister said this during her participation in the inauguration of Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) Summit held under the theme: “The Role of Women as a Source of Labour and Agents of Sustainability.”
She emphasized the development of a national framework and toolkit engaging men and boys on gender equality, which equips them to become advocates for change in addressing the inequalities faced by women and girls.
Dr. Lartey noted that the passage of the Affirmative Action Act as a major milestone would pave the way for increased women’s participation in decision-making and create more inclusive and sustainable society.
She further outlined the Ministry’s initiatives that are linked to social protection with sustainability, including the Ghana School Feeding Programme, which not only promotes child nutrition and education but also supports local agricultural production and empowers women farmers.
She added that the Ministry was collaborating with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that Ghana’s National Adaptation Plan incorporates gender-responsive strategies to address climate change impacts on women and marginalized groups.
The high-level summit brought together policymakers, development partners, and gender advocates to highlight the vital role women play in advancing sustainability efforts across Africa.
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