{
  "id": 14931714,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:04:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/joyce-bawah-mogtari-urges-women-leaders-to-build-strong-support-networks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Senior Presidential Advisor and Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, has emphasized the importance of women in leadership establishing strong support networks. In a post on Facebook, she shared insights from a conversation with former Electoral Commission Chairperson Charlotte Osei at the Obaasima Conference. The discussion centered on the challenges women face in leadership roles where their abilities and achievements are frequently doubted.\n\nMs Bawah Mogtari underscored that a robust support system should extend beyond mere public displays of support. She stressed the need for individuals who are ready to advocate for women in the face of injustice, provide constructive feedback, and celebrate the successes of fellow women without feeling threatened. These genuine relationships, she explained, can significantly influence how women manage the pressures of leadership positions.\n\nThe Obaasima Conference, Ms Bawah Mogtari noted, serves as an ideal forum for women leaders to exchange experiences, glean insights from one another, and forge meaningful connections. She stressed that while the path of leadership can be challenging for women, having a team of trusted individuals to lean on can render the journey more navigable and fulfilling.",
  "summary": "Senior Presidential Advisor and Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has urged women in leadership to surround themselves with people who will support their growth, defend them against unfair treatment and offer honest advice.",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-16T10:00:10.000Z"
      }
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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."
}