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Gender Ministry, IOM, deepen partnership to tackle human trafficking, gender equality
The Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ghana, Madam Fatou Diallo Ndiaye, has led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey.
The visit was to officially congratulate the Minister on her appointment and to rekindle the strong partnership between the Ministry and IOM.
Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in areas of mutual interest, particularly in the fight against human trafficking, child protection, and the promotion of gender equality.
Both parties also explored joint strategies to combat child trafficking and streetism, and discussed how multi-stakeholder collaboration could significantly reduce the menace.
The conversation also highlighted the growing concern of trafficking in sports, with a commitment to collaborate with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to tackle the issue from the grassroots.
Madam Ndiaye commended the Ministry for its relentless efforts in preventing human trafficking and protecting vulnerable populations.
She reaffirmed IOM’s commitment to providing technical and financial assistance to enhance the Ministry’s work in these critical areas.
The Chief of Mission further expressed IOM’s readiness to support reintegration programmes for victims of trafficking and to work with the Ministry to address issues related to alleged witches camps.
Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey praised IOM for its continued support to the Ministry over the years. She noted the government’s plan to expand existing shelters and establish new ones across all 16 regions to ensure rapid response and care for victims of abuse and trafficking.
“The Ministry is like the moral fibre of society, and our actions or inactions can have far-reaching consequences. Let’s do our best to rewrite history and leave a mark,” the Minister said.
She further announced plans to engage other relevant institutions—including the Ministries of Labour, Jobs & Employment, Youth and Recreation, and the Interior—to strengthen migrant protection mechanisms.
As part of the renewed collaboration, the Minister also hinted at the rollout of a robust capacity-building programme, in partnership with IOM, to train Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) on effective migration management within their communities.
The meeting ended with both parties expressing a strong commitment to deepening cooperation to safeguard the rights and dignity of all, especially the most vulnerable.
Also present at the meeting were the Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, the Head of the Human Trafficking Secretariat, Madam Abena Annobea Asare as well as the Head of the Social Protection Directorate.
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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