Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized the need for increased representation and support for women in Ghana, stating that true equality remains a work in progress. Delivering a message ahead of the International Women’s Day celebration marked on March 8, the Vice President highlighted women’s persistent challenges in various spheres of life.
She stressed that increasing representation could create more opportunities for women to achieve their full potential. “The journey towards true equality is far from over; women still face challenges in all spheres of life, but with the increase in representation, we will hold the door for many women to pass through to achieve their full potential.
“We all must do better to support women in Ghana. As we celebrate this day, let us reaffirm our collective commitment to building a Ghana where every woman and girl has the freedom to dream, the power to achieve and the support to excel,” she urged. The Vice President further noted that empowering women is not just a gender issue but a national priority, as it leads to the prosperity of families, communities, and the entire nation.
“Empowering women is not just a women’s issue, it is a national imperative. When women thrive, families, communities, and nations prosper. Let us accelerate action for our mothers, daughters, sisters, and for the future of our great nation. Happy International Women’s Day to all of us. Let us continue to accelerate action,” she added, reinforcing the IWD 2025 theme, “Accelerate Action”—a call to intensify and fast-track efforts to end gender inequality across all aspects of life. She concluded by wishing all Ghanaians a happy International Women’s Day and called for sustained action to advance the rights and opportunities of women and girls.
By: Leticia Osei
