Kojo Oppong Nkrumah urges gender impact audits for all bills, calls for regional push to end FGM
"The Accra conference brought together female parliamentarians, policy experts and civil society representatives from across West Africa to share experiences and develop strategies for ending violence against women and girls through stronger legislation, oversight and public finance management.
Speaking on "The Law-Making Process in Ghana's Parliament: Successfully Passing Bills – Examining Gender and Cross-Carpet Interests," Mr Oppong Nkrumah said passing legislation that effectively addresses gender issues requires broad political cooperation, sustained public engagement and evidence-based policymaking.
Mr Oppong Nkrumah also cited the passage of Ghana's Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act as evidence that sustained advocacy over many years, combined with bipartisan support and active civil society participation, can produce landmark legislation even in politically divided parliaments.
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