The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through the Department of Gender with support from UNFPA, UNICEF-Ghana hosted a National Conference to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day and officially launched Ghana’s National Gender Policy (2025–2034), on Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
Organised under the theme: ‘Rights Justice Action, For All Women and Girls’, the event sought to highlight Ghana’s progress, challenges, and renewed commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment across all sectors of national development.
In her keynote address, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Ministry, Hon. Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey underscored the importance of sustained national efforts to bridge gender gaps in political participation, economic empowerment, education, health, and protection from violence.
She stressed that the ‘Resetting Ghana Agenda’ is committed to transforming rights into action through the full enforcement of the Affirmative Action Act and the Domestic Violence Act.
The sector Minister, on behalf of the president of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, described the National Gender Policy as a bold declaration that positions gender equality as an economic necessity rather than mere imperative.
“The National Gender Policy (2025–2034) is not just a document; it is a call to action. It sets a clear roadmap for inclusive development where women and men, girls and boys, have equal opportunities to thrive,” she added
Hon. Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey urged participants to champion gender equality not only as women’s issues but as a national development.
On her part, the MoGCSP Chief Director, Dr Afisa Zakariah, explained that the 2025-2034 policy is the result of extensive technical reviews and consultations with traditional authorities, academia and civil society across the country. “This inclusive approach ensures that the policy is not static document but one deeply embedded in the life realities of Ghanaian families,” she reiterated
Addressing the high-level gathering, the chair Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Helen Ntoso reaffirmed the critical role of the National Gender Policy ( 2025-2034) in guiding Ghana’s long-term strategy on gender equality and women’s empowerment, emphasizing that the policy provides a framework for concrete action to reduce Gender gaps.
The development partners (UNICEF, UNFPA Ghana) commended the Ministry for its leadership in driving inclusive policies and pledged continued support to ensure effective implementation of the policy.
Participants engaged in panel discussions and technical sessions focusing on policy implementation strategies, strengthening institutional coordination, and leveraging partnerships to deliver measurable results.
As Ghana commemorates 2026 International Women’s Day, the launch of the National Gender Policy (2025–2034) marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward building a just, equitable and inclusive society for all.
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