The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, has called for increased attention to the unique challenges facing boys in Ghana during her keynote address at the International Day of the Boy Child celebration held at Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Atomic, Accra, on May 16, 2025.
Speaking as the guest of honour at the event organised by The Boy Child Supportive Care Foundation, Akurugu praised the foundation's commitment to the holistic development of boys, particularly those from underserved communities.
She stressed the urgent need to address the societal neglect of boys and to provide them with the tools to value themselves, their families, and their communities. "Boys, like girls, deserve attention, protection, and empowerment," Akurugu stated. "For too long, societal conversations and policies have disproportionately focused on one side of the gender equation.
While that focus has been necessary, we must ensure boys are not left behind." This year's celebration was held under the theme "Empowering Boys to Value Themselves, Their Family and Community".
