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FAWE Ghana, FAWE Africa board meet Gender Minister
Prior to the official launch of the FAWE Ghana Stragetic Plan and the Mastercard Foundation Phase II Programme, the Ghana Chapter of the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE-Ghana), and the FAWE Africa Board Members, engaged the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, in discussions on strengthening gender-inclusive education and skills development for marginalized youth.
The team outlined the organization’s long-standing commitment to promoting access to quality education, particularly for girls and disadvantaged groups.
It also highlighted the organization’s decade-long scholarship programme across Africa, which has supported young boys and girls in secondary and tertiary education.
Discussions also touched on the importance of data-driven policy decisions, including tracking gender demographics from birth to better inform future interventions.
The Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, commended FAWE’s efforts and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborating on initiatives that enhance educational access for vulnerable groups.
She emphasized the need for gender balance in advocacy efforts, noting that while empowering girls remains a priority, ensuring equal opportunities for boys is equally essential.
She further underscored the government’s commitment to expanding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key driver of youth employment and economic empowerment.
She noted that under Ghana’s human capital development strategy, enhancing access to quality education especially for marginalized groups is a top priority.
As part of its expanded initiative, FAWE has introduced a bridging programme in collaboration with partner universities, called the FAWE MasterCard Programme, to prepare students for academic and vocational success.
This initiative is a significant advancement in equipping over 1,100 young individuals in Ghana, particularly girls, for leadership roles in a swiftly changing world characterized by innovation and transformation.
Also in attendance was the Chief Director, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, who reiterated the Ministry’s dedication to bridging educational gaps and promoting skills development for all.
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
