ABANTU for Development and the Women’s Manifesto Coalition (WMC) have applauded Mrs. Jean Adukwei Mensa, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, for her sterling performance as the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana. This recognition celebrates a well-deserved success following her meticulous preparation and conduct of the Presidential and Parliamentary elections held on…
The Affirmative Action Law Coalition (AALA) has cautioned the media and the Ghanaian populace against gender-specific attacks, victimization, and harassment of women candidates in the upcoming December 7 polls. The Coalition has also urged political party leadership to adhere to the mandates and requirements outlined in the Affirmative Action Act. The Coalition’s coordinator, Becky Enyonam Ahadzi…
2024 Elections: ABANTU Calls for Strong Support for Women Candidates ABANTU for Development, with support from the STAR Ghana Foundation and funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), launched a critical initiative aimed at increasing women’s participation in the upcoming 2024 General Elections. The project, titled “Strengthening Advocacy for a Gender-Responsive and…
Madam Bridget Dzogbenuku, the former flag bearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) in Ghana’s 2020 general elections, has urged women in leadership and those aspiring for political power to build stronger connections with women in their communities through mobilization to secure their support. Acknowledging that women candidates often struggle to gain backing from…
2024 Elections: Abantu and Star Ghana Launch Project to Empower Women ABANTU for Development, sponsored by STAR-Ghana Foundation and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, has launched a project dubbed: “Strengthening Capacities on Gender Equality and Socially Inclusive Ghana’s Elections 2024 and Beyond.” This project seeks to increase women’s participation in Ghana’s political…
The Kutin family of Adansi has announced the passing of Madam Akosua Gyawa Kutin, who died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Adansi Brofoyedru, Ashanti Region, at the age of 100. Madam Kutin was a revered matriarch, mother of Dr. Rose Mensah-Kutin of ABANTU for Development, and grandmother of Professor Franklyn Manu, the former Rector…
ABANTU Moves to Increase Women’s Participation in Ghana’s 2024 Elections ABANTU for Development with support from African Women’s Development (AWDF) has launched a project dubbed: “Strengthening Activism for a Gender –Responsive Elections 2024 in Ghana(SAGES).” This project is aimed at increasing the effectiveness of Citizens’ actions for inclusive, credible, and peaceful General Elections in 2024….
The recent inauguration of District Assemblies and Unit Committees in Ghana has brought to the forefront a persistent issue of the limited representation of women in these decision-making spaces. Despite efforts by the women’s movement in Ghana and Africa at large to promote gender equality, women continue to be underrepresented. The Ministry of Local…
The Director of a Historic Documentary Film, When Women Speak, Ms. Aseye Tamaklo of the University of Ghana has asserted sternly that feminism as has been perceived by many is never a Western Culture. She said issues of gender inequality are common among women all over the world, including Ghanaian women and so there was…
ABANTU for Development has congratulated Mrs. Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo for being appointed as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of Ghana. This is indeed a well-deserved success and an honour done to her for her numerous achievements including meritorious contributions to the body of law literature. According to a statement issued and signed by…
