The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has urged the President, Nana Akufo Addo to immediately assent to the Affirmative Action Bill and to ensure effective implementation.
The organisation also called on government to provide the necessary resources and support including funding, and
capacity building to facilitate the implementation process.
In a statement released and signed by Nana Ama Nartey,
Communications Specialist and Knowledge Management Coordinator at CDD-Ghana congratulates both Parliament and other stakeholders who have played an instrumental role in the successful passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024.
It also applauded the unwavering efforts of the Affirmative Action Coalition and other civil society organizations whose advocacy and
mobilization have been essential in achieving this success.
“While celebrating this achievement, we must also emphasize the importance of effective
implementation”, the statement said.
The statement further assured the commitment of CDD-Ghana in supporting the implementation of the Bill, adding their continued advocacy for the policies and initiatives that promote gender equality and social inclusion.
Below is the full statement from CDD-Ghana
Press Release
CDD-Ghana Congratulates
Parliament on Passage of Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) wishes to congratulate the Parliament of Ghana, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Socia Protection (MoGCSP), the Affirmative Action Bill Coaition, and a other stakeholders who have played an instrumental role in the successful passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024.
This historic milestone is a significant step toward actualizing Article 35 (6b) of the 1992
Constitution, which mandates the State to “take appropriate measures to achieve reasonable
regional and gender balance in the recruitment and appointment to public offices”, and
demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing the long-standing disparities (in public life, the
ownership and control of economic and other resources) and empowering women to
contribute meaningfully to the development of our nation.
We commend the Speaker of Pariament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin for his dedication and resolve in
passing this critical egislation, and the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon.
Dakoa Newman, the outgone and present Chairpersons of the Parliamentary Committee on
Gender and Children, the Legal and Constitutional Committee of Parliament, the Women’s
Caucus and all members who championed the cause working collaboratively with various
stakeholders to ensure the bill’s passage.
We also applaud the unwavering efforts of the Affirmative Action Coalition and other civil society organizations whose advocacy and
mobilization have been essential in achieving this success.
While celebrating this achievement, we must also emphasize the importance of effective
implementation.
We, therefore, call on the President, a onetime AU Gender Champion, to
assent to the Bill, as a matter of urgency, to ensure its effective implementation.
We aso call on the government to provide the necessary resources and support including funding, and
capacity building to facilitate the implementation process.
Additionally, we encourage robust
and continuous monitoring and evaluation to assess progress and address any challenges that
may arise.
CDD-Ghana also urges all relevant actors, including government agencies, civil society
organization’s, and development partners, to work together diligently to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024.
CDD-Ghana remains committed to supporting the implementation of the Affirmative Action Act,
and we continue to advocate for policies and initiatives that promote gender equality and social inclusion.
Once again, we congratulate all stakeholders on this remarkable achievement and look forward to a future where gender equality is a reality in Ghana.
Source: CDD-Ghana
