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Gender Ministry marks 2025 International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through the Department of Gender and its development partners, commemorated the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) with a symbolic “Empowerment Walk” through the principal streets of Accra on Friday, March 7, 2025.
The event aimed to raise awareness and garner support for gender equality.Promote the protection of women’s and girls’ rights.
Celebrate progress made toward gender equality since the Beijing Declaration 30 years ago.
This year, Ghana adopted the global IWD theme,“For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” with the campaign hashtag #ForAllWomenAndGirls to reinforce the commitment to gender inclusivity and advancement.
Delivering the keynote address, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, highlighted strides made in promoting gender equality, citing key initiatives such as the Affirmative Action Act and the establishment of the Women Development Bank.
She also acknowledged the historic achievement of Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana’s first female Vice President, describing it as a milestone that inspires women to aim higher.]
The Minister further emphasized the Ministry’s dedication to empowering women by providing platforms for them to showcase their innovations.
She also assured continued support for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence through the Orange Support Center and the BOAME Mobile Application.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Director of MoGCSP, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, stressed the importance of investing in women and girls for national development.
She commended women for their immense contributions to Ghana’s progress and applauded men who actively support gender equality and women’s empowerment.
In a solidarity message on behalf of stakeholders and development partners, the Country Director of UNFPA, Dr. David Wilfred Ochan, reaffirmed UNFPA’s commitment to working closely with the Ministry to advance gender equality.
He pledged additional support to amplify efforts that promote equal rights and opportunities for women and girls across the country.
Concluding the event, the Director of the Department of Gender, Madam Faustina Acheampong,called for greater attention to issues affecting women and girls.
She emphasized the need to break down stereotypes that limit opportunities for women, urging society to recognize their vital role in national development.
The 2025 International Women’s Day celebration served as a strong reminder of Ghana’s commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
