Government ministry overseeing gender equity, social protection, child development, and support systems for vulnerable populations in Ghana.
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… Speaking at a capacity-building workshop for women in media organised by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Binka said the passage of the law was an important milestone, but its success would depend largely on how it was implemented. …
Dr Charity Binka charges media to inform, monitor and shape Affirmative Action implementationJoy Online
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has called on women in the media to play a leading role in educating the public, monitoring compliance and keeping institutions accountable for the implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121) …
Gender Ministry tasks women in media to drive Affirmative Action Act implementationJoy Online
… She said the figure was based on the budget of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, excluding the social protection component. …
IJM urges Ghana government to increase and protect child protection fundingJoy Online
… Beneficiary households would receive both cycles together. “From Monday, 14th September 2026, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection began disbursing the first and second payment cycles of 2026,” the Minister said. …
LEAP new grant rates take effect this month, says Gender MinisterJoy Online
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection says it has resolved 70% of complaints received through its Single Window Citizens’ Engagement Service (SWCES). …
Gender Ministry resolves 70% of complaints received through citizens’ engagement serviceJoy Online
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is working towards establishing a network of shelters across all 16 regions to provide protection and rehabilitation for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. …
Gender Ministry targets 16 regional shelters for survivors of abuseJoy Online
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection says more than 1.1 million Ghanaians have been reached through a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness of child rights and strengthening protection for children. …
Over a million Ghanaians reached in nationwide child rights campaign – Gender MinisterJoy Online
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection says 1,432 victims of human trafficking have received rehabilitation support as part of the government’s response to trafficking and exploitation. …
1,432 human trafficking victims receive rehabilitation support – MinisterJoy Online
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has commenced payments to eligible households under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, with the latest payment cycle beginning on Monday, September 14. …
LEAP payments begin nationwide as government targets 450,000 householdsJoy Online
… Dr Dwamena Aboagye also expressed concern about the number of responsibilities placed under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. …
Ghana’s child protection system failing children despite laws and policies – ARK FoundationThe Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection will officially launch three legal and regulatory instruments on October 7 in Accra: the Social Protection Act 2025, Social Protection Regulations 2026, and Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations 2026. These instruments aim to strengthen Ghana's social protection system and advance gender equity and inclusion.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection will officially launch three legal and regulatory instruments on October 7 in Accra: the Social Protection Act 2025, Social Protection Regulations 2026, and Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations 2026. These instruments aim to strengthen Ghana's social protection system and advance gender equity and inclusion.
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 →
Health advocacy group Blue Medics was the official health service provider at the 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons commemoration in Akuapem North, highlighting the importance of healthy ageing to ensure older persons live longer, healthier and more dignified lives. The event, organised by the University of Ghana's Centre for Ageing Studies with the Akuapem North MP's office, included medical care, health education, and distribution of wheelchairs and assistance.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection launched the 2026 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Ho with a focus on early detection and prompt action. The month-long campaign, themed "Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters," includes free breast screening and education events across the country.
2 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 →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection called for Ghanaian society to recognise older persons as active contributors through caregiving, farming, business, community leadership, and knowledge transfer, emphasising the need for stronger systems that enable them to live with dignity and purpose as Ghana's elderly population grows.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has outlined measures to strengthen social protection, healthcare and support systems for older persons, citing Ghana's population aged 60 and above growing from 213,477 in 1960 to 1,991,736 in 2021, with projections to reach 5.7 million by 2050. Priorities include expanding the LEAP programme, promoting healthy ageing, updating the National Ageing Policy, addressing age discrimination and abuse, and strengthening family and community care systems.
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 →
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 →
Former MP Hawa Koomson has compared growing intimidation of women in Ghana to the "culture of silence" of the PNDC era, calling on President Mahama to intervene and secure the release of women arrested or detained over statements they made. Women protesters marched to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection demanding action and calling for the release of Salomey Baffoe.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a preparatory meeting to train officers for a two-week nationwide monitoring exercise of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grant payments. Officers were trained on a revised monitoring questionnaire, beneficiary reassessment, payment systems, data quality, payment instruments, grievance handling, and consistent communication with beneficiaries.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a preparatory meeting to equip officers for a two-week nationwide exercise to assess and monitor Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash grant payments. Training covered beneficiary reassessment, payment systems, data quality, grievance handling, and addressing payment-card and data-related challenges.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection expressed condolences over a young girl who died in a fire at Cantonments in Accra on September 20, and urged parents and guardians to keep fire hazards away from children and practice fire safety measures while the Ghana National Fire Service investigates.
23 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 →
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 →
Dr Charity Binka, chair of the African Women Leaders Network, has urged the media to inform the public, monitor implementation, and shape the narrative around women's participation in leadership under Ghana's Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024. She stressed that passing the law is different from implementing it, and called on journalists to simplify the law and communicate its provisions through accessible platforms and languages.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Country Director of International Justice Mission has called on the Ghana government to prioritise financing for child protection as a strategic investment, noting that Ghana's core child protection spending in 2024 was approximately GH¢7 per child per year, while UNICEF estimates the annual economic cost of child abuse in Ghana at between US$223 million and US$347 million.
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 →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection resolved 364 of 520 grievance cases received through its Single Window Citizens' Engagement Service, and has conducted dialogue sessions in multiple communities to register eligible residents for NHIS coverage and address misconceptions about social protection programmes.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is establishing shelters across all 16 regions to support survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. One shelter has been commissioned in Accra, two are operating in Upper West and Eastern Regions, and the Ministry plans to construct two to three additional facilities in 2027.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection says 1,168,278 people were reached through a nationwide child-rights awareness campaign, and 291 vulnerable children received care, counselling and education across residential and sub-vented homes. The Ministry is advancing five major bills and policies through Cabinet this year covering early childhood care, domestic violence, children's rights and justice administration for children and young persons.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection reports that 1,432 trafficking victims have received rehabilitation support, 181 have received trauma-informed care at government shelters, and 69 have been referred for further support. The ministry has also expanded support for domestic violence survivors, providing counselling, legal and financial assistance to 152 survivors and commissioning shelters in Accra, Upper West and Eastern Regions.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has commenced nationwide payments under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme following a reassessment of beneficiary households. Payments are being rolled out in phases, and the Ministry has urged eligible households to be patient as not all beneficiaries will receive grants simultaneously.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The executive director of the ARK Foundation says Ghana has become less effective at protecting children despite having laws, policies and systems in place, citing a loss of deliberate and coordinated approaches at district and community levels. She notes that while Ghana has strengthened its legal and policy framework over the years, these have not translated into sufficient support and protection for children at the community level.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →