17 h. ago ‘We must dismantle systemic barriers holding young women back’ – Plan International Ghana

The Country Director of Plan International Ghana, Mr. Constant Tchona, has urged bold and deliberate measures to ensure girls and young women are given equal opportunities to participate in political leadership at all levels of governance.

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17 h. ago Zanetor calls for greater participation of girls and young women in leadership

Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for deliberate efforts to encourage girls and young women to take up leadership roles at all levels of society.

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7 d. ago Women’s Leadership Essential for Business Survival, Says BoG Official

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/womens-leadership-essential-for-business-survival-says-bog-official/Bank of Ghana Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu has called for women to advance beyond traditional human resources roles, arguing that female innovation drives organizational competitiveness in rapidly changing markets. Speaking at the 11th Women in Human Resource Conference in Accra, Asante-Asiedu emphasized that promoting women represents strategic necessity rather than charitable gesture. The conference […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/womens-leadership-essential-for-business-survival-says-bog-official/

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8 d. ago Ghana Baptist Convention lifts restrictions on women in ministry, charts new growth vision

The Ghana Baptist Convention (GBC) has resolved to fully embrace the ministry potential of women by annulling its 1998 resolution that placed restrictions on women’s involvement in pastoral and leadership roles. This landmark decision was made at the 62nd Annual Session of the Convention, held from 26th to 30th August 2025 at the Baptist Women’s Retreat Centre in Ejura.

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1 week ago Ghana’s Public Sector Shows Just 26% Female Leadership Despite New Laws

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-public-sector-shows-just-26-female-leadership-despite-new-laws/Women hold barely a quarter of management positions across Ghana’s public service, highlighting persistent gender barriers despite new legislation aimed at promoting workplace equality. The Public Services Commission revealed that female leaders occupy only 26 percent of decision-making roles in government departments, a figure officials describe as inadequate given women’s proven management capabilities in workplace […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-public-sector-shows-just-26-female-leadership-despite-new-laws/

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1 week ago Elevate women beyond HR level – 2nd Dep. Governor of BoG  tells corporate Ghana

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has called on corporate organisations to move beyond tokenism and intentionally create leadership opportunities for women in areas that shape culture, drive strategy, and spark innovation. Speaking at the 11th Women in HR Conference organised by the Ghana Employers’ Association in Accra, Mrs. […]

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2 w. ago Thara Brigitte Mills honoured for transformative impact in education

Thara Brigitte Mills, founder of the Mulan Smart Educational Centre and the Mulan Neurodiversity School, has been celebrated with two prestigious honours at the Global Women Leadership Summit: Global Educational Reformer of the Year and Global Excellence in Special Needs Education.

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2 w. ago New Conference Aims to Boost Women’s Leadership in Ghana’s Eye Health Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-conference-aims-to-boost-womens-leadership-in-ghanas-eye-health-sector/A significant gap persists in who leads the world’s eye health services. While women make up 70% of the global health workforce, they hold just a quarter of its leadership roles. In ophthalmology, the numbers are even more concerning, with only 25-30% of ophthalmologists being women and a noticeable pay gap when they start their […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-conference-aims-to-boost-womens-leadership-in-ghanas-eye-health-sector/

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Eye Health Sector Struggles with Gender Leadership Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-eye-health-sector-struggles-with-gender-leadership-gap/Women form the backbone of Ghana’s eye care workforce, yet they remain noticeably absent from its top tiers. This disparity persists even though female ophthalmic nurses and opticians are common. The real gap emerges among optometrists and ophthalmologists, where women hold just 29% and 44% of positions respectively. Their presence in leadership roles is even […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-eye-health-sector-struggles-with-gender-leadership-gap/

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2 w. ago AFRIWOCC announces 2025 conference, promises bold climate solutions

Africa’s leading platform for youth and women in climate leadership, the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC), will return for its second edition on October 6–7, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, spotlighting youth-led climate action, women’s leadership, and inclusive policy development across Africa.

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