Also known as: Mrs Lartey · Madam Lartey · Hon. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey · Dr. Lartey · Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Agnes Naa Momo Lartey
Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection leading initiatives on social protection, disability rights, child welfare, and gender equality.
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The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to disability inclusion following an engagement with amputees during an awareness walk in Accra. …
Gender Minister engages amputees, pledges stronger push for disability inclusionJoy Online
… Speaking at the launch, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, described the exercise as a “clear statement of commitment, reform and hope,” highlighting the government’s resolve to build a more responsive and credible system. …
Gov’t begins enrolment of 400,000 new households onto LEAP ProgrammeJoy Online
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has deepened collaboration with traditional leadership after holding high-level talks with the Queen Mothers Association, made up of representatives from all sixteen regions of Ghana. …
Gender Ministry engages Queen Mothers on community development driveThe Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is collaborating with the Finance Ministry to develop incentive packages for institutions complying with the Affirmative Action Act, 2024, including tax benefits and preferential access to government contracts.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is collaborating with the Finance Ministry to develop incentive packages for institutions complying with the Affirmative Action Act, 2024, including tax benefits and preferential access to government contracts.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government will not expand the Ghana School Feeding Programme to cover additional schools in 2026 due to budgetary constraints, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection announced in Parliament. The minister stated that the programme did not receive financial clearance under the 2026 Appropriation, though the government has instead prioritised improving meal quality and providing relief to caterers.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Gender Minister disclosed that the government is taking steps to sanction school feeding caterers, including possible contract termination, following repeated cases of substandard meals being served to pupils. Monitoring has revealed several instances where meals fell below expected standards, and the ministry warned that repeated failure to adhere to policy guidelines could result in strict sanctions.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection disclosed that government operations removing foreign children from streets have been suspended due to financial constraints, though she said previous interventions prevented increases in child street workers and yielded positive results.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana School Feeding Programme provides one hot nutritious meal daily to about 4 million pupils across 12,000 public basic schools. The government remains committed to sustaining and gradually expanding the programme, though current financial limitations prevent further expansion at this time.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister told Parliament on Wednesday that no additional schools will be added to the Ghana School Feeding Programme in 2026 because the 2026 budget allocation did not provide financial clearance for expansion, though the government remains committed to long-term strengthening of the programme.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities at the 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at UN Headquarters in New York from June 9 to 11, 2026. The government outlined measures including a Persons with Disabilities Bill before Cabinet, increased District Assemblies Common Fund allocation from three to five per cent, expanded LEAP programme enrolment, free tertiary education for persons with disabilities, accessibility standards in building regulations, and the Digital Acceleration Project.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana participated in the 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York, calling for stronger international cooperation and sustainable financing to support disability inclusion. The delegation, led by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, shared Ghana's experiences in co-designing policies with disability organisations and highlighted efforts to incorporate disability inclusion into disaster risk management, social protection and education.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is working to amend the legal framework to resolve a disparity: the Ghana Children's Act sets the marriage age at 18, while the Criminal Code permits sexual consent at 16. The Ministry has formed a team to review these inconsistencies and recommend reforms through amendments to the Children's Act, citing concerns that the legal gap has contributed to child abuse and high teenage pregnancy rates.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister has reaffirmed support for Dr Sylvia Ama Adusu's candidature for election as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for the 2026–2035 term. The Minister noted that Adusu's election would enhance Ghana's international standing and represent a historic achievement as she would become the first African woman to serve on the Tribunal.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection led a delegation to a knowledge exchange event in Addis Ababa on Ethiopia's Productive Safety Net Programme Phase Five, where continental leaders discussed strengthening social protection systems to support vulnerable populations and advance women's economic empowerment.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama oversaw the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency in Accra on Monday, June 15, in which the Ghana Navy officially took over security responsibility from the Ghana Army for the next three months.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Guards Changing Parade at the Presidency in Accra, where the Ghana Navy took over from the Ghana Army to provide three months of security.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade on June 15, 2026, at which the Ghana Navy formally took over from the Ghana Army to provide security at the Presidency for the next three months, in accordance with the quarterly rotation tradition among the armed services.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked International Menstrual Hygiene Day by partnering with Takoradi Technical University to distribute premium sanitary pads to junior high school girls and vulnerable women, promoting youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations on menstruation.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company commemorated the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a campaign focused on youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations around menstruation. The company donated sanitary products to vulnerable women and schoolgirls and partnered with Takoradi Technical University's Women's Commission to distribute pads to junior high school girls across Takoradi.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Employers Association has graduated 60 participants from Cohorts 9 and 10 under its Female Future Programme, designed to equip women with leadership skills, mentorship, and professional networks. The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection noted the programme has produced measurable outcomes, with beneficiaries advancing into leadership roles and securing appointments to boards and committees.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender advocacy group ABANTU for Development will empower 30 women, including young women and those with disabilities, to contest the 2027 District Assembly Elections across three municipalities from April 2026 to March 2028, with support from Plan International Ghana.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has launched a media campaign for the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, focused on combating human trafficking in sports. The campaign, held in Accra in May 2026 with support from the International Justice Mission, aims to raise awareness about the exploitation of young athletes who are lured by false promises of football contracts and scholarships.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has launched a nationwide media campaign ahead of the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (Blue Day), with the theme "Human Trafficking Can End: The Time is Now – Blow the Whistle on Sports Trafficking." The initiative targets exploitation of children and young athletes through fraudulent promises of football contracts and opportunities abroad.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister has launched a project aimed at increasing women's participation, including young women and women with disabilities, in decision-making within the local governance system ahead of the 2027 District Assembly elections. The initiative, implemented by ABANTU for Development with Plan International Ghana support, will equip female aspirants with leadership skills and promote gender equality advocacy.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Government has commissioned a new shelter for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, with the facility providing a safe haven and support services to help victims rebuild their lives. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection described the shelter as a place of refuge, dignity and restoration for individuals who have suffered abuse.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection commissioned a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence, which will provide safe refuge, counselling, medical care, legal aid and psychosocial support. The minister acknowledged that despite existing interventions including the Domestic Violence Act and DOVVSU, access to safe shelters remains limited.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will destroy more than 4,000 illegal weapons collected through a nationwide amnesty exercise, with public destruction scheduled for July 25 and 29. Authorities say the measure reinforces national security and arms control transparency, and the President is expected to attend as Commander-in-Chief.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
BRAC International has officially launched its Social Development Programme in Ghana, aimed at promoting social justice, gender equality and inclusive development, particularly for vulnerable communities. The launch ceremony in Accra marked the organisation's expanded commitment to supporting communities through initiatives focused on empowering women and girls, self-reliance and poverty reduction.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection has assured traders affected by the proposed redevelopment of Shop A and Shop B at Makola Market that government remains committed to a consultative approach that protects livelihoods. The engagement took place on May 16, 2026, following concerns raised by market leaders over the redevelopment's potential impact on their businesses.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a community dialogue in Krowor Municipality to educate residents on government social intervention programmes and raise awareness of issues including domestic violence, child labour, child trafficking, and teenage pregnancy. Minister Agnes Naa Momo Lartey described social protection as an investment in human dignity and national development.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The First Lady Lordina Mahama has assured traders at the 31st December Makola Market that the proposed demolition and redevelopment project will be undertaken with due consideration for their welfare and livelihoods, following traders' concerns about alternative trading spaces and loss of income.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has urged the Christian community to resist theological doctrines and modern practices that contradict core biblical values. Speaking at a Biennial National Ministers' Wives Conference at KNUST in Kumasi, attended by about 3,000 pastors' wives, he charged believers to defend the church's foundational principles and theological integrity.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Following traders' protests over concerns about livelihoods and inadequate consultation, the government has suspended its planned demolition of sections of Makola Market for redevelopment. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection said consultations with affected traders will continue before any further action is taken.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →