Policy Dialogue on Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024: Implementation, Progress and Challenges

     
9:30AM (GMT)
ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana- Legon

Policy Dialogue on Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024: Implementation, Progress and Challenges

In commemorating the AU’s Pan-African Women’s Day and 1st Anniversary of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024, the Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA) at the University of Ghana, is organizing a policy dialogue and roundtable discussion on the theme “The Affirmative Action Act 2024: Implementation, Progress and Challenges”.

The event is being organized in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF).

The Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024 was passed in July 2024 after decades of advocacy from the women’s movement, civil society, activists and legislators. The act seeks to promote women’s participation and address gender inequality in all areas of society, including politics, economy, education, and social life.  Despite the passage of the act, there are still concerns about its implementation, as key provisions for the implementation of the Act have not been met.

The objectives of the proposed policy dialogue are to:  

  • Evaluate the progress made so far with the implementation of the Act.
  • Share impact stories on the Act.
  • Identify gaps and challenges in the implementation of the Act.
  • Propose policy recommendations to enhance the implementation of the Act. 
  • Call all key actors of the Act to requisite action.

The following panellists have confirmed their participation:

  1. Prof. Akosua K. Darkwah (Convenor, NETRIGHT; Dean, School of Communications and Information) 
  2. Ms. Susan Aryeetey (Executive Director, FIDA) 
  3. Dr Clara Kasser Tee (Lecturer, UG School of Law; Founder and Head, Kasser Law Firm)
  4. Mr. Dennis Nii Okai Armah (Legal Practitioner)
  5. Ms. Becky E. Ahadzi (Affirmative Action Law Coordinator)
  6. Ms. Victoria Nyavor (Programs Officer, Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection)

Chairperson: Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor, University of Ghana
Guest of Honor: Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.