… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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.
… 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. …
… 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. …
… Marian W. A. Kpakpah, the Director of Administration at the Ministry, Mr. Ebenezer Charway, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to sustained engagement with the media in advancing the implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121). …
… Delivering opening remarks on behalf of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Chief Director, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, commended the graduates for their dedication and commitment. …
… Marian W. A. Kpakpah, a Principal Programmes Officer from the Department of Children, Madam Angela Kangah, stated that justice means creating systems that listen to children and respond to their needs rather than punishing them for their poverty. …
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.