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All set for National Women’s Summit & Expo
The National Women’s Summit & Expo (NWSE) is back for its seventh edition, and it’s set to be bigger and more transformative than previous editions
This edition is slated to take place on March 7, 2025 at the Grand Arena.
Every year, the NWSE stands as Ghana’s largest gathering of women and young girls on International Women’s Day, a space for inspiring, empowering, and celebrating women in every walk of life.
This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action: Making Gender Equality a Reality,” embodies the spirit of the summit—driving women to take bold steps forward and make tangible progress.
Over the past six years, this event has not only amplified the voices of women but also sparked lasting change, most notably through its pivotal role in the passage of the Affirmative Action Law in 2024.
According to the organisers, the 2025 edition is about to take things to a whole new level with exciting initiatives designed to foster real, actionable change.
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The National Women’s Summit & Expo 2025 is all about accelerating action to make gender equality a reality.
The 2025 edition will feature groundbreaking additions to build on its legacy, including:
· Industry Spotlight Series: A special segment that will showcase the significant roles and contributions of women across key economic sectors, from agriculture to technology, showing how women are shaping the future in every industry.
· Affirmative Action Law Implementation Tracker (AALIT): This new initiative will track the progress of the Affirmative Action Law and monitor its real-time impact on gender parity across sectors. It’s about ensuring that progress isn’t just on paper but happening in practice.
· Speed Mentoring Session: A fast-paced mentoring experience designed to empower young girls by connecting them with seasoned mentors who offer practical advice and guidance. It’s all about giving the next generation of women the tools they need to succeed.
· Career Guidance & Career Fair: A dedicated space to equip attendees with the tools they need for academic and professional success. Whether you’re looking to build your career, change industries, or find a new role, this fair is the place to be.
What’s on the Agenda for March 7, 2025?
The summit will focus on key areas that are shaping Ghana’s gender equality landscape:
· Affirmative Action Law in Action: This session will examine the progress of the Affirmative Action Law in a variety of sectors, from business and corporate leadership to creative industries and youth empowerment.
· Industry Spotlight: Women in Agribusiness: In this special feature, women’s roles in agribusiness will be put in the spotlight, discussing everything from food production and processing to distribution and consumption. An exhibition will also showcase some of the innovative, women-led agribusinesses that are changing the game in Ghana.
Our Vision: An Inclusive, Equitable Ghana
At the heart of the NWSE is a clear vision: to create an inclusive, equitable Ghana where women and girls have equal opportunities to thrive and lead in every sector. Through advocacy, mentorship, and career development, the summit provides the tools and networks necessary to make this vision a reality.
Our Purpose: Empower, Advocate, Track Progress
The NWSE is driven by a powerful purpose: to empower women and young girls through advocacy, mentorship, and career development while tracking the progress of policies that promote gender equality. As we all work towards closing the gender gap, the summit stands as a pillar of accountability, ensuring that commitments to gender parity are not just words, but actions that are being fulfilled.
Why Should You Join This Movement?
· Celebrate Progress: The passage of the Affirmative Action Law was a major milestone, and the summit is the perfect place to recognize these victories and ensure that progress continues.
· Champion Change: Participate in critical dialogues shaping Ghana’s gender equity landscape. Your ideas and insights could be the spark for the next big leap.
· Empower Communities: Every voice counts in the movement for gender equality. By joining, you’re helping to inspire the next generation of female leaders who will carry the torch forward.
Join the Movement
The National Women’s Summit & Expo 2025 is more than just an event; it’s a movement. It’s a call to action for women, girls, and allies to come together and push for lasting change. Your voice, your vision, and your participation will play a critical role in accelerating action for gender equality in Ghana and beyond.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to be part of something monumental. On March 7, 2025, let’s come together, accelerate action, and make gender equality a reality for all!
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Declare a state of emergency in parts of the country affected by illegal mining – Coalition Against Galamsey to Mahama
The Coalition Against Galamsey is asking President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency in areas badly affected by illegal mining.
According to the Convenor of the Coalition, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, the situation has gone beyond control and requires urgent action to save lives and protect the environment.
He explained that the Constitution allows a state of emergency to be declared when the actions of criminals threaten essential resources such as water, safety, and the survival of communities.
He said illegal miners were destroying water bodies and depriving large communities of clean drinking water, which is an “essential of life.”
Dr. Ashigbey stressed that the call was not for the entire country, but only for parts of Ghana where the destruction is severe.
He added that declaring a state of emergency in these areas will give government the legal power to act quickly and decisively.
He also called on the President to provide clear timelines and targets to guide the fight against galamsey.
This, he said, would help demonstrate government’s seriousness and commitment to ending the menace.
The Coalition insisted that declaring a state of emergency was no longer a last resort but an immediate step needed to save Ghanaians and protect the future of the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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The Ghana Bar Association must be non-partisan in the discharge of their duties – Dominic Ayine urges
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has called on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to remain non-partisan in the discharge of its duties.
He said the credibility of the legal profession would be at risk if the bar allowed itself to be influenced by political interests.
Speaking at the GBA 2025/ 2026 annual general conference, Dr. Ayine reminded members that their first allegiance was to the Constitution and the Republic, not to any government or opposition party.
He stressed that for over three decades, the GBA had played an important role in helping the Supreme Court interpret and enforce the law, but outside the courtroom, its advocacy had often lacked consistency.
Dr. Ayine pointed to past cases such as the 2015 petition against the former CHRAJ Chairperson, Loretta Lamptey, and the 2017 petition for the removal of Electoral Commission Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, where the bar remained silent.
He noted that the association only found its voice during the petition against former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, a stance he said coincided with the position of the opposition.
He questioned why the bar acted differently in those situations, especially since all three cases involved women of repute who held positions in key constitutional bodies.
Dr. Ayine urged the GBA to be the conscience of the republic, saying lawyers must defend the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, and the rights of citizens regardless of which political party was in power.
He warned against inviting foreign interference in Ghana’s constitutional matters, saying international collaboration should be limited to professional exchanges and not politics.
He further encouraged the GBA to promote integrity among its members, strengthen pro bono services to support the poor, and embrace digital reforms such as e-filing and electronic court records to modernize the justice system.
According to him, the destiny of Ghana is tied to the integrity of the legal profession.
He added that if lawyers stand firm, the country will also stand firm, but if they falter, the republic will stumble.
By: Jacob Aggrey
