The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has challenged women to work hard towards achieving the equity goal that they have long sought for.
At a meeting with women at the seat of government to mark International Women’s Day, she said women must first support each other, mentor younger women and ensure inclusion for a systematic change.
Women and girls make up more than half of the country’s population yet access to basic needs and involvement in decision making is low. Professor Opoku-Agyemang challenged the women to work hard to ensure equity is achieved.
“Let us remember that equity is not about favour, nor is it about division; it is about fairness, opportunity, and ensuring that every woman has the space to lead,” she noted.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang said the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly President Mahama should be applauded for paying attention to women and girls’ issues.
She cited the Free Sanitary Pads for female school children policy as captured in the recently read 2025 budget.
“This initiative ensures that young girls can stay in school without barriers to their education, reinforcing our belief that empowering women starts with empowering the girls,” she stated.
The Vice President urged the women to be concerned about their health and wellbeing and also not just break barriers but build bridges to ensure that no woman is left behind.
“A healthy woman is a productive woman, and a well-balanced woman is an empowered woman. Our conversations today must not end here; they must lead to policies, practices, and actions that make our workplaces truly safe and equitable,” she urged.
The Chief Director at the presidency, Eunice Osae encouraged the women to build their capacity in order to take up roles in governance and in other sectors.
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