The Affirmative Action Law Coalition has called on the incoming government to ensure it complies with the requirements of the Affirmative Action Act to ensure fair representation of women in all sectors.
Sheila Minkah-Premo, the Coalition Convenor, said this was crucial to enable the country to have 30 per cent women representation in all sectors of the economy.
She made the call during a day’s training workshop for journalists and influencers on the Affirmative Action Act (AAA) organised by Oxfam Ghana in collaboration with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in Accra.
Affirmative action remains a critical policy and legal framework mechanism aimed at promoting inclusivity, equity, and representation in various sectors of society.
The recent passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121) is an important step towards addressing gender inequalities in Ghana and ensuring that women who are currently marginalised in decision-making are equally represented …