Switzerland's Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, has urged political parties to create space for women to compete fairly in future elections.
Speaking at the 2024 Dialogue on Women's Participation in Elections, organised by the Alliance of Feminist CSOs in Accra on November 4, 2024, Giger emphasised the need for an enabling environment to foster women's political involvement, referencing the Affirmative Action Bill as a promising step toward achieving this goal. "I believe that with the Affirmative Action Bill, we will be able to create a more supportive environment," she said. "Even though women should be encouraged to do more, they cannot do it alone.
We need men who are supportive to fight for the same goals and objectives," she added.
She expressed optimism for Ghana's potential, calling for the country to prepare for a future where women can fully participate in political processes.