Gender Minister assures women’s group of action on Affirmative Action, Development Bank
Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has assured the Women’s Voices Matter Movement of government’s commitment to addressing concerns affecting women and advancing their rights and welfare.
Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister, has pledged the government's dedication to tackling issues concerning women and enhancing their rights and wellbeing. This commitment came after the Women’s Voices Matter Movement presented a petition to her ministry, voicing their concerns on freedom of speech, women's constitutional entitlements, the execution of the Affirmative Action Act, and the inception of the Women’s Development Bank.
Upon receiving the petition, Dr Lartey recognized the group's demonstration as an exercise of their democratic rights. She reiterated the Ministry's commitment towards advancing women's, children's, disabled persons', and other marginalized groups' welfare and rights. Concerning the Affirmative Action Act, the Minister confirmed that a committee and secretariat were set up to facilitate its implementation.
She also disclosed that the Women’s Development Bank proposal was currently being developed by the Office of the Vice President, in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
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