President John Dramani Mahama says his government will implement the Affirmative Action Act of 2024 (Act 1121) to ensure gender equity across all spheres of national life.
He said the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection was actively collaborating with relevant stakeholders to operationalise the Act, including attaining the 30 per cent target quota for women in political appointments.
President Mahama was delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a non-conservative President before Parliament on Thursday. "I am pleased to report that women currently make up 23.21 per cent of all appointments, and we are diligently working toward reaching the target outlined in Act 1121," he added.
President Mahama said he would engage all stakeholders, including development partners and civil society organisations, to prioritise gender equality, equity, and social justice. "We will establish strong social protection mechanisms and enhance legal safeguards for women, girls, and other vulnerable groups," he added.
