Also known as: Mrs Lartey · Madam Lartey · Hon. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey · Dr. Lartey · Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Agnes Naa Momo Lartey · Hon. Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey · Lawrence Lartey · Dr Lawrence Lartey · Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey
Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, addressing women's rights, child development, and social protection initiatives.
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Joy Online
… Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, encouraged women entrepreneurs not to allow the size of their current businesses to limit their ambitions. …
Absa InspireMe 2026 highlights opportunities for women-led business growthThe Ghanaian Times
… The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, also encouraged women entrepreneurs not to allow the size of their existing businesses to limit their ambitions. …
Absa InspireME challenges women to think beyond business sizeJoy Online
Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has expressed concern that the ongoing strike by teacher unions is adversely affecting the Ghana School Feeding Programme. …
Gender Minister urges dialogue as teachers’ strike threatens School Feeding ProgrammeJoy Online
Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has highlighted increased government investment and reforms in the Ghana School Feeding Programme under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. …
Gender Minister highlights increased investment, reforms in School Feeding ProgrammeJoy Online
… The Ambassador of France to Ghana, Diarra Dime-Labille, led a delegation to the Ministry for a courtesy call on the Minister, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, where both sides explored areas for collaboration. …
France and Ghana’s Gender Ministry explore cooperation on women’s economic empowermentJoy Online
… Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the sector minister, at the launch, said Ghana recorded about 5,000 new breast cancer cases annually, making it a major public health concern that affects more than physical health. …
Gender Ministry launches breast cancer campaign, pushes support over stigmaJoy Online
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has stated that a diagnosis of breast cancer isn’t a life sentence; therefore, individuals should avail themselves of regular screening. …
Breast cancer diagnosis is not a life sentence – Gender Minister urges early treatmentJoy Online
… Receiving the petition, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, acknowledged the demonstration as an exercise of the group’s democratic rights. …
Women’s Voices Matter Movement petitions Gender Ministry over women’s rights and developmentJoy Online
… Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, announced the package during a visit to assess the impact of the disaster in Hohoe Zongo and adjoining communities on Wednesday. …
Videos: Government announces emergency LEAP package for Hohoe flood victimsJoy Online
… Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said the committee was established to move the ECCD Policy from commitments to coordinated action. …
Gender Ministry inaugurates committee to drive early childhood developmentAbsa Bank Ghana's InspireME 2026 conference brought together women entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss access to finance, innovation, leadership, and practical steps for building sustainable enterprises. The event emphasized that financing must be paired with business capacity, proper financial management, and strategic planning for growth.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Absa Bank Ghana's InspireME 2026 conference brought together women entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss access to finance, innovation, leadership, and practical steps for building sustainable enterprises. The event emphasized that financing must be paired with business capacity, proper financial management, and strategic planning for growth.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
At Absa Bank Ghana's InspireME 2026 conference, the Managing Director advised women entrepreneurs to combine access to finance with sound business management practices including proper accounting and team-building. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection encouraged women not to limit their ambitions based on current business size.
12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection has expressed concern that the ongoing strike by three teacher unions is adversely affecting the Ghana School Feeding Programme, putting perishable foodstuffs at risk and threatening the livelihoods of caterers, about 95% of whom are women. The strike over unpaid promotion arrears and delayed negotiations has led to the closure of public basic schools across the country.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection announced increased government investment in Ghana's School Feeding Programme, with funding rising from GH¢1.393 billion in 2024 to GH¢1.788 billion in 2025 and GH¢1.982 billion in 2026. The feeding grant per child has increased from GH¢1.50 to GH¢2 per day to enable better-quality meals for more than 4.5 million enrolled children.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The French Embassy and Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection have begun discussions to strengthen cooperation on women's economic empowerment, with focus on entrepreneurship, agriculture, and gender-responsive development. Both sides identified women's entrepreneurship and agriculture as areas with strong potential for collaboration, particularly in promoting innovation, food security, and economic opportunities for women.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection launched the 2026 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Ho, calling for a shift from stigma to support. The sector minister noted that Ghana records about 5,000 new breast cancer cases annually and emphasized that the disease affects emotional well-being, family relationships, livelihoods, and household responsibilities, requiring involvement from all to encourage early detection and tackle misconceptions.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has urged people to seek regular breast cancer screening and pursue early medical treatment, stating that a diagnosis is not a life sentence and that early detection improves survival rates. She warned against delaying medical treatment in favour of traditional or spiritual approaches alone.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Women's Voices Matter Movement presented a petition to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, raising concerns about freedom of expression, women's constitutional rights, implementation of the Affirmative Action Act, and the establishment of a proposed Women's Development Bank. The Gender Minister acknowledged the petition and reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing women's rights and welfare.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has announced an emergency Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) package for residents affected by flooding in Hohoe Municipality, Volta Region on Monday. Minister Agnes Naa Momo Lartey said the intervention would provide immediate support to affected households and complement relief items being provided by government.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection inaugurated a National Inter-Sectoral Early Childhood Care and Development Committee to coordinate and implement Ghana's Early Childhood Care and Development Policy, 2025. The committee, bringing together representatives from government, development partners, the private sector and civil society, aims to drive a coordinated national framework promoting child development from conception to eight years.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey assured the Women's Voices Matter Movement that government is committed to advancing women's rights and addressing their concerns, including implementation of the Affirmative Action Act and establishment of a proposed Women's Development Bank. The Minister said a committee and secretariat have been established to support implementation of the Affirmative Action law, and that work on the development bank is being led by the Office of the Vice President.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Women across Ghana held a demonstration called "Women's Voices Matter" at AMA Park and EOCO to demand the immediate release of Salomey Baffoe, whom they say has been detained by the government with her family unaware of her whereabouts. The protesters gave President Mahama 24 hours to secure her release, with a convener arguing that the evidence linking her to an anonymous TikToker is insufficient and that remand is being misused as a punitive measure.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has called for stronger industry support for women in Technical and Vocational Education and Training, stating that access to training must be matched with opportunities for practical experience and sustainable employment through internships, apprenticeships and workplace opportunities.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has called for stronger industry support for women in Technical and Vocational Education and Training, saying access to training must be matched with opportunities to gain practical experience and build sustainable careers through internships, apprenticeships, and workplace opportunities.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Law enforcement officers from Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service and other institutions underwent a two-day capacity-building programme in Accra to strengthen their ability to detect, investigate and respond to human trafficking and emerging forms of exploitation, including migrant smuggling, child trafficking, labour trafficking and cyber-related crimes.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and UNICEF reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration on child protection and adolescent empowerment at the UN General Assembly. Discussions covered child marriage, adolescent pregnancy, birth registration, and the Livelihood Empowerment and Productive Inclusion Programme targeting vulnerable girls aged 16–21.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has called for stronger financing, reliable data, and greater accountability to translate commitments into tangible improvements in African children's lives, speaking on behalf of President John Mahama at the launch of the State of Africa's Children Report 2026 in New York. The inaugural report examines children's situations across Africa with particular focus on water, sanitation and hygiene and their impact on health, education, protection and development.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister delivered President Mahama's keynote address at the launch of the State of Africa's Children Report 2026 at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2026, focusing on children's rights and access to water, sanitation and hygiene across Africa.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection signed an agreement with Intel Corporation to expand the AI for Youth Programme, a collaboration involving Intel, Coral Reef and the Ministry of Education to introduce artificial intelligence education into K-12 classrooms across the country.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister and First Lady attended a high-level meeting of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development at the UN General Assembly in New York, where participants discussed strategies for advancing women, children and young people's wellbeing across Africa. The First Lady emphasised the need for stronger healthcare systems, education, women's economic empowerment and gender equality.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection presented its proposed priorities and interventions for 2027–2030 at a Budget Technical Hearing, with focus areas including strengthening social protection, child protection, gender equity, disability inclusion, and support systems for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has launched new policy and operational documents to strengthen regulation, supervision and support of Ghana's non-profit sector, emphasising transparency, accountability and collaboration while pursuing a risk-based regulatory approach that avoids unnecessary burdens on legitimate organisations.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has launched new policy and operational documents to strengthen the regulation, supervision and support of Ghana's non-profit sector. The Minister called for a risk-based regulatory approach and urged collaboration among government agencies, regulators, development partners and NPOs to ensure effective implementation.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection visited Adenta to monitor Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) grant disbursements to vulnerable households. The visit covered both existing and newly enrolled beneficiaries, with payments varying by household size and vulnerability status, ranging from GH¢760 to GH¢1,260.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Ministry says it has expanded support for vulnerable groups, with school feeding benefiting 4.53 million children, LEAP coverage rising to 450,000 households, and 19,760 persons with disabilities receiving direct support from the Disability Common Fund.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The District Chief Executive for Adaklu has called for a dedicated allocation from the District Assemblies Common Fund to finance child protection programmes, noting that the absence of specific funding makes it difficult for local assemblies to adequately implement protection activities.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has called on women in the media to help educate the public, monitor compliance, and hold institutions accountable for implementing the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024. The Ministry organized a capacity-building workshop in September to strengthen participants' understanding of the Act and their ability to report on gender equity issues.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme has increased bi-monthly grants from an average of GH¢334 in 2024 to GH¢569, with the beneficiary household ceiling expanded from 350,000 to 450,000 and an indexation mechanism to protect against inflation, according to the Gender Minister.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister says the country has shifted from advocacy to enforcement on gender equity and disability inclusion through the Social Protection Act 2025, the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act, and supporting regulations, with the Gender Equity Committee now operational and 47 institutions submitting compliance reports.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey announced that Ghana's School Feeding Programme now reaches 4.53 million children daily with a 2026 budget of GH₵1,982,000,000 at GH₵2.00 per meal, representing a 42 per cent increase in allocation. The government cleared caterer arrears from 2024 and expanded compliance monitoring to 8,270 schools while training 20,171 caterers and head cooks.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →