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SPEECH BY MRS. GIFTY AFENYI-DADZIE
Member, Council of State
Ghana
I am honoured to be part of the launch of this project. For many years, women’s role in leadership has undoubtedly inspired generations to contribute towards national development. In recent times, women of all generations have been engaged in international, regional and national policy dialogues to ensure women’s issues are captured in decisions.
It is gratifying therefore that another initiative is being spearheaded by women in Ghana to keep women’s issues front and centre in the current political debates. There are many issues of concern to women that must be tackled by politicians, government, the private sector and civil society. These include violence against women, health, economic empowerment, property rights amongst others. These can be addressed when we deliberate on them with one voice. Because women’s numbers count during elections, no politician would want to ignore what women are saying.
Our collective agenda as women of Ghana is important. At the same time each one of us has a role to play in ensuring that issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment do not remain only on the books but are realities that transform lives of the very vulnerable in society.
We want to look back a year from now to pat ourselves on the shoulder because we made an impact. To be able to celebrate our achievement we are expected to make ensure that that women across social, economic, cultural and political divides and from every part of Ghana, own the process outlined in this Project. I will encourage all the partners of this project and indeed all women of Ghana to get involved because one woman’s issue is our collective issue.
Looking into the future, women should put their minds to doing and not just talking. In politics, there is a tremendous void that must be filled by women. Political parties, the educational systems and NGOs must all take responsibility to systematically promote women’s participation in politics from the bottom up. I believe that all things are made better by the presence of women
It is now my singular honour to declare ‘We Know Politics: Hearing Women’s Voices in the 2008 Elections’ formally launched. |
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