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On Tuesday, Ghana's lawmakers approved a significant law designed to expand women's national opportunities. By 2030, the new law aims to increase women's participation in governance and decision-making to at least 30%. Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, made this historic decision public. It is the culmination of a process that began in 1998 to make society more equitable.
On Tuesday, Ghana's lawmakers approved a significant law designed to expand women's national opportunities. By 2030, the new law aims to increase women's participation in governance and decision-making to at least 30%. Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, made this historic decision public. It is the culmination of a process that began in 1998 to make society more equitable.
Members of Parliament (MPs) unanimously approved the Affirmative Action Gender Bill 2024, which mandates efforts to address socio-cultural, political, economic, and educational disparities in both the private and public sectors. The law will become effective once President Nana Akufo-Addo, who has communicated help for the action, signs it.
Members of Parliament (MPs) unanimously approved the Affirmative Action Gender Bill 2024, which mandates efforts to address socio-cultural, political, economic, and educational disparities in both the private and public sectors. The law will become effective once President Nana Akufo-Addo, who has communicated help for the action, signs it.
Inspired by the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the state to take measures to ensure gender equality and equity, Bagbin emphasized the necessity for Ghana to act in accordance with the requirements of the law. He stated, "We must do more to create the free and just society we seek to liberate more of our women."
Inspired by the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the state to take measures to ensure gender equality and equity, Bagbin emphasized the necessity for Ghana to act in accordance with the requirements of the law. He stated, "We must do more to create the free and just society we seek to liberate more of our women."
At the moment, less than 15% of Ghana's 275 members of the parliament are women, which falls short of the 30% that the United Nations wants for all countries. In a June report on the global gender gap in political empowerment, the nation ranked 119th. The goal of the new law is to close this gap and increase gender parity in government.
At the moment, less than 15% of Ghana's 275 members of the parliament are women, which falls short of the 30% that the United Nations wants for all countries. In a June report on the global gender gap in political empowerment, the nation ranked 119th. The goal of the new law is to close this gap and increase gender parity in government.
Gender and political activist Shamima Muslim, 44, praised the bill's passage as a crucial first step toward removing systemic and historical obstacles to women's participation in politics and other fields. She stated, "It is a welcome decision that necessitates additional consistent action to achieve the noble ideal of building a country that is just and equitable."
Gender and political activist Shamima Muslim, 44, praised the bill's passage as a crucial first step toward removing systemic and historical obstacles to women's participation in politics and other fields. She stated, "It is a welcome decision that necessitates additional consistent action to achieve the noble ideal of building a country that is just and equitable."
In a country that has as of late established one of Africa's most prohibitive regulations against LGBTQ individuals, in spite of the fact that its execution is slowed down by legitimate difficulties, this new governmental policy regarding minorities in society regulation denotes an ever-evolving move towards orientation equity. The legislation promises a brighter future for women and other underrepresented groups across the country and demonstrates Ghana's commitment to establishing a society that is more balanced and inclusive.
In a country that has as of late established one of Africa's most prohibitive regulations against LGBTQ individuals, in spite of the fact that its execution is slowed down by legitimate difficulties, this new governmental policy regarding minorities in society regulation denotes an ever-evolving move towards orientation equity. The legislation promises a brighter future for women and other underrepresented groups across the country and demonstrates Ghana's commitment to establishing a society that is more balanced and inclusive.
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