… Crucially, the initiative is closely aligned with Ghana’s national development priorities through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, which has been actively involved from the design stage. …
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Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection — Ghana government agency leading social protection programmes, child welfare, and gender equality initiatives including LEAP and the Affirmative Action Act implementation.
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- April 2026
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Gender Ministry engages media on Affirmative Action Act implementation
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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.
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Gender Ministry's media engagement on Affirmative Action implementation drives public understanding of a landmark law.
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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.
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Gender Ministry calls for action on family inequalities affecting children
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection marked the 2026 International Day of Families under the theme "Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing," calling for stronger support systems to address inequalities affecting children and vulnerable families. The Ministry cited challenges including poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, child labour, human trafficking, and limited access to healthcare and education as pressures that weaken families' ability to provide safe and nurturing environments.
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Ghana commits to child welfare and family support measures
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection reaffirmed the country's commitment to protecting children and supporting vulnerable families on International Day of Families, citing poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, child labour, human trafficking, and limited access to healthcare and education as major challenges affecting families.
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Gender Ministry calls for stronger families and communities for children
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection marked the 2026 International Day of Families on May 15, calling for renewed commitment to building stronger families and safer communities for children. The Ministry noted that families face challenges including poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, child labour, and limited access to healthcare and education, and stated that the Government remains committed to strengthening families through programmes like LEAP, School Feeding, and the National Parenting Strategy.
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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.
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Monday 11 May
SRC should rename Women's Commissioner to Gender Commissioner
An opinion piece argues that student representative councils should replace the "Women's Commissioner" title with "Gender Commissioner" to reflect broader gender-based concerns beyond women alone and better engage men as key actors in addressing systemic inequalities, mirroring Ghana's shift from "Ministry of Women and Children Affairs" to "Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection."
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NEWDA campaigns for Ghana to ratify African Disability Protocol
The Network of Women with Disabilities, Africa (NEWDA) has intensified advocacy efforts for Ghana to ratify the African Disability Protocol, describing the move as critical to protecting the rights and dignity of women with disabilities. The advocacy was launched in Accra during a workshop organised in collaboration with the Women with Disability Development and Advocacy Organisation (WODAO).
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Gender Ministry monitors North Legon child abuse case progress
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has followed up on an alleged child abuse case in Accra where a young boy was reportedly tied to a motorbike and dragged, confirming that the child is responding positively to treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre but remains traumatised and in severe pain. The Ministry's team is coordinating with police investigations and has recommended psychosocial and social welfare support for the family.
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Tuesday 5 May
Gender Ministry backs Ghana's bid for UN disability rights seat
Ghana's nominee to the Expert Committee of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Mawunyo Kuma Yakor-Dagbah, met with the Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister to coordinate campaign strategy with disability stakeholders ahead of international elections. The government committed full backing through diplomatic and institutional channels to secure the seat.
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Monday 27 April
Government enrolls 400,000 new households in LEAP Programme
Ghana has begun enrolling 400,000 newly eligible households onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, expanding the social protection scheme which has grown from 1,654 households in 2008 to approximately 350,000 prior to the latest reassessment. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, follows a nationwide reassessment and provides financial assistance to extremely poor households including the elderly, persons with disabilities, orphans, and vulnerable children.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Plan International Ghana funds 15 civil society groups for women's rights
Plan International Ghana has awarded grants to 15 civil society organisations under the Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership Ghana Project, a 6.5-year initiative backed by Global Affairs Canada aimed at strengthening women's rights and youth advocacy nationwide. The project emphasizes institutional resilience and includes a social enterprise component to help organisations generate sustainable income.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →