The Chairperson of African Wom­en Leaders Net­work (AWLN), Ghana Chapter, has stressed the need to invest in young girls for the attainment of their full potential.

According to Dr Binka, pri­otising and investing in young girls would not only unlock their potential but would also create a more equitable and prosperous society for all.

Dr Binka said this in a mento­ring session held in Accra at the Faith Community Baptist School on Friday.

The event, which was in commemoration of Internation­al Women's Day, was organised in collaboration with Women Media and Change (WOMEC), African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), United Nations (UN) Women was aimed to empower young girls and educate them on the importance of gender equality.