Female lawmakers in Ghana took part in a special training program last week. UNDP Ghana teamed up with civic groups to teach women in Parliament new skills after Ghana passed its Affirmative Action Act. Women make up less than 15 percent of Ghana's Parliament today. The training helped them learn how to push for policies that help women across the country.
The program taught female MPs about the new law. They learned about gender-friendly budgeting. They practiced ways to speak up for women's rights. NCCE leader Kathleen Addy said these skills matter for a strong democracy. UNDP officer Edward Ampratwum called the training an investment in equal partnership.
Several lawmakers found the workshop helpful. Gender Minister Agnes Lartey felt ready to spread the word about the new law. MP Mavis Boadu said she gained useful tools to shape better policies. The UK government paid for this training through its foreign aid office. All partners hope these stronger female leaders will create fairer laws for all Ghanaians.
The program taught female MPs about the new law. They learned about gender-friendly budgeting. They practiced ways to speak up for women's rights. NCCE leader Kathleen Addy said these skills matter for a strong democracy. UNDP officer Edward Ampratwum called the training an investment in equal partnership.
Several lawmakers found the workshop helpful. Gender Minister Agnes Lartey felt ready to spread the word about the new law. MP Mavis Boadu said she gained useful tools to shape better policies. The UK government paid for this training through its foreign aid office. All partners hope these stronger female leaders will create fairer laws for all Ghanaians.
