{
  "id": 14924584,
  "title": "Joyce Bawah Mogtari says Obaasima Conference should help women connect and learn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/joyce-bawah-mogtari-says-obaasima-conference-should-help-women",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/joyce-bawah-mogtari-says-obaasima-conference-should-help-women-connect-and-learn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Senior Presidential Advisor and Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has advocated for the Obaasima Conference to act as a platform where women can freely converse about their leadership experiences, glean insights from one another, and cultivate connections that bolster their professional and personal growth. On Friday, October 16, she shared her thoughts on a dialogue with former Electoral Commission Chairperson Charlotte Osei, who shared the hurdles of being a woman in leadership roles. This conversation inspired Ms Bawah Mogtari to recognize the significance of shared experiences and mutual support. She elaborated that the conversation underscored the pressures women might confront, such as rumors, workplace bias, and colleagues who doubt their capability to manage duties. Ms Bawah Mogtari emphasized the need for women to openly discuss these experiences, which could enable them to devise practical strategies to navigate challenging work settings and bolster each other. She highlighted the importance of assembling a supportive network of individuals who would offer candid advice, oppose unjust treatment, and acknowledge one another's accomplishments. According to Ms Bawah Mogtari, that ethos of connection and camaraderie ought to be the cornerstone of the Obaasima Conference, facilitating women not only to share ideas but also to establish enduring support networks.",
  "summary": "Senior Presidential Advisor and Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has called for the Obaasima Conference to serve as a space where women can openly discuss their leadership experiences, learn from one another and build relationships that strengthen their professional and personal development.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Joyce Bawah Mogtari urges women leaders to build strong support networks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/joyce-bawah-mogtari-urges-women-leaders-to-build-strong-support",
        "published": "2026-10-16T10:04:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}