Ghana’s Parliament has taken a significant step towards promoting gender equality and inclusion within its administration. An orientation session was held for the second cohort of Gender Equality Champions from the Parliamentary Service, marking a crucial milestone in the country’s journey towards achieving gender parity.
The session, organized under the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies Project, aimed to equip staff champions with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for gender responsiveness and sensitivity within the Parliamentary Administration.
Participants explored the concept of Gender Equality Champions, their roles and responsibilities, and identified immediate actions to pursue. The project, implemented by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs and the Parliamentary Centre, with funding support from Global Affairs Canada, demonstrates Ghana’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
This initiative is particularly significant, given Ghana’s progress in promoting gender equality. The country has made strides in increasing the number of women in parliament and introducing policies to address gender-based violence ². However, there is still much work to be done, and the training of Gender Equality Champions is a crucial step towards achieving this goal.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
