Marian W. A. Kpakpah

Also known as: Dr Marian Kpakpah · Dr. Marian W. A. Kpakpah · Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah

2026-04-292026-11-06

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November 2026
3 NovJoy Online
… Speaking at the inauguration, the Ministry’s Chief Director, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, said the committee would play an important role in strengthening the Registry’s work and ensuring that reliable data informs decision-making in the social protection sector. …
Gender Ministry swears in Data Review Committee to strengthen household registry
October 2026
22 OctJoy Online
… In an address delivered on behalf of the Chief Director, Dr Marian Kpakpah, a Principal Programme Officer at the Department of Gender, Sabia Kpekata said the initiative reflected the Ministry’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of its workforce. …
Gender Ministry rolls out free breast and medical screening for Civil Service Staff
9 OctJoy Online
… In a keynote statement delivered on her behalf by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, called for greater public awareness, ethical recruitment practices and effective referral m …
Gender Ministry, IOM build stakeholders’ capacity to combat human trafficking in tourism and sports
September 2026
28 SeptJoy Online
… Her statement was delivered on her behalf by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Dr Marian Kpakpah. …
Law enforcement officers trained to tackle emerging human trafficking threats
21 SeptJoy Online
… In a statement delivered on her behalf by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, she noted that NPOs play a significant role in national development by providing essential services and responding to the needs of underserved communities. …
Government unveils new guidelines to improve regulation of non-profit organisations
21 SeptJoy Online
… In a statement delivered on her behalf by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, she noted that NPOs play a significant role in national development by providing essential services and responding to the needs of underserved communities. …
Gender Ministry launches NPO policy and operational documents to strengthen regulation
August 2026
17 AugDaily Guide
… Marian W. A. Kpakpah visited the ministry’s exhibition stand, engaging staff and reviewing the initiatives on display. …
Gender Ministry Wins 2026 Civil Service Women’s Football Tournament
July 2026
31 JulJoy Online
… The Minister was accompanied by the Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, and the Director of Social Protection, Madam Francisca Atuluk.
Gender Minister visits children injured in Dzorwulu road crash, assures families of gov’t support
June 2026
4 JunJoy Online
… Addressing participants on behalf of the Chief Director of MoGCSP, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, the Director for General Administration, Mr Ebenezer Charwey, reiterated the need for urgent and collective action against all forms of human trafficking. …
MoGCSP launches 2026 Blue Day media campaign to tackle sports trafficking in Ghana
4 JunJoy Online
… Representing the Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, the Director of General Administration, Ebenezer Charwey, highlighted the urgent need for coordinated efforts to address trafficking linked to sports recruitment and talent promotion. …
Gender Ministry launches 2026 Blue Day Campaign to combat sports trafficking

Society

Gender Ministry inaugurates Data Review Committee for household registry

The News

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has sworn in a Data Review Committee to strengthen the quality and credibility of data from the Ghana National Household Registry, which holds information on approximately three million enrolled households across all 16 regions. The committee will serve as a quality assurance body reviewing and validating analytical reports before they are shared with stakeholders.

3 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 3 November

Gender Ministry inaugurates Data Review Committee for household registry
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has sworn in a Data Review Committee to strengthen the quality and credibility of data from the Ghana National Household Registry, which holds information on approximately three million enrolled households across all 16 regions. The committee will serve as a quality assurance body reviewing and validating analytical reports before they are shared with stakeholders.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Gender Ministry offers free health screening to civil service workers
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is running a free breast and medical screening exercise for civil service staff from October 19 to 28, offering breast screening, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, general medical consultations and health education as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 activities.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

Gender Ministry, IOM strengthen anti-trafficking efforts in tourism and sports
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the International Organization for Migration held a two-day capacity-building session from September 30 to October 1 with stakeholders from tourism, travel and security sectors to identify, prevent and respond to human trafficking through legitimate travel and sporting activities.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

Law enforcement officers trained on human trafficking detection and response
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 →

Monday 21 September

Government launches new regulation framework for non-profit organisations
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 →
Gender Ministry launches NPO policy and operational documents
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 →

Monday 17 August

Gender Ministry wins 2026 Civil Service women's football tournament
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection won the 2026 Civil Service Inter-Ministerial Women's Football Tournament, defeating the Ministry of Defence in the final at Accra Sports Stadium with a decisive free-kick goal. The victory was part of Civil Service Week celebrations themed "The Resetting Agenda for Sustainable Development in Ghana: The Civil Service's Responsibilities."
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 31 July

Gender Minister visits Dzorwulu road crash injured children
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection visited schoolchildren injured in a Thursday crash involving a school bus and tipper truck on the Dzorwulu-Accra Mall stretch, assuring families that the government will cover medical costs and provide full support for recovery.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

MoGCSP launches 2026 Blue Day campaign against sports trafficking
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 →
Gender Ministry launches Blue Day campaign on sports trafficking
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 →

Tuesday 19 May

BRAC International launches social development programme in Ghana
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 →

Friday 15 May

Gender Ministry engages media on Affirmative Action Act implementation
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection engaged media members on implementing the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, which the Minister described as a milestone in pursuing gender equality across political, economic, educational and social spheres. The Ministry emphasised the critical role of media in shaping public understanding and promoting accountability on gender equity.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

5th cohort of social work graduates completes training programme
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection graduated the 5th cohort of trainees under the Social Services Workforce Training Programme, equipping them with skills and knowledge for social protection delivery. Officials urged graduates to translate their training into meaningful community-level impact focused on protecting human dignity and ensuring no individuals or families are overlooked.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

Stakeholders urged to join street children awareness initiative
The Executive Director of Cherish a Child Foundation called on stakeholders to join the National Streetism Awareness Project to raise awareness about street children's plight and promote collective action for child protection. The appeal was made at the International Day for Street Children, with emphasis that street children deserve compassion and that coordinated action is needed to support their well-being.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →