The Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Ms Dakoa Newman, has called for a stronger collaboration between stakeholders in the gender and social protection sector to create a Ghana where vulnerable groups had the opportunity to reach their full potential. "We understand that the road to equality is not always smooth, but we know and hope that by working hand in hand, we will go far," she said.
Ms Newman made the call at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MOGCSP) summit held in Accra on Thursday.
It was under the theme, "Promoting Equality and Inclusive Development through the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act, 2024." The aim of the summit was to address ensuing disparities in political, economic, educational, and social protection, particularly for marginalised groups such as women, children (especially girls), and persons with disabilities.
According to Ms Newman, while her ministry was working to improve child rights implementation, social protection for the vulnerable, social services, and disability inclusion, the passage of the Affirmative Action Act, was one of its key achievements.