The British High Commissioner, Harriet Thompson, has lauded Ghana for its recent strides in gender equality, particularly the passage of the Gender Equity law.
She pointed out the strong bond between Ghana and the United Kingdom, noting their shared democratic values and the steps Ghana has taken to empower women.
According to a report by myjoyonline.com, she made these remarks while addressing attendees at the King's Birthday celebration in Accra on November 7, 2024. "Ghana took a historic step by enacting the affirmative action and gender equality act into law, setting a goal of 40% of public offices held by women. "There's no reason why this figure can't be 50% or higher in the future," she added.
Harriet Thompson also extended her support to female political candidates in the upcoming elections. "In so many countries, it is still hard to be a female candidate, and we, whether men or women, need to use our influence to change that," she stated.