Accra, March 11, – Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has emphasised that achieving gender equality demands sustained collaboration, commitment and courage from both men and women in society.
She said progress in advancing gender equity depended on the willingness of individuals and institutions to dismantle barriers, challenge entrenched stereotypes and create opportunities that empower others.
The Vice President made the remarks when she delivered opening comments at a one-day workshop organised by the Presidency to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day, held under the theme “Rights, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls.”
She noted that the occasion should remind stakeholders of their collective responsibility to promote fairness and dignity within workplaces and across society.
“As we commemorate this important day, let us remember our shared responsibility to build workplaces where equity, respect, dignity and opportunity are a reality for every woman – and indeed for every man,” she said.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted the need to broaden the understanding of what constitutes the workplace, stressing that many women contribute to national development outside formal office settings.
According to her, a large number of women operate in markets, on the streets and within their homes, yet their roles and contributions often go unrecognised.
“The vast majority of our women do not work in offices with predictable schedules, salaries and benefits. They are in the markets, on the streets and in their homes, and they equally deserve recognition and support,” she stated.
The Vice President urged people who enjoyed platforms and privileges in society to use their voices to advocate for those whose concerns often remained unheard.
She said meaningful progress would be achieved when individuals used their influence to champion the needs of disadvantaged groups and communities.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang noted that while the country had made strides in promoting gender inclusion, there remained significant work to be done to ensure equal opportunities for women and girls.
She stressed that International Women’s Day served as a reminder that national development could not be separated from the empowerment and advancement of women.
Across various sectors, she said, women continued to demonstrate resilience, professionalism and leadership as educators, entrepreneurs, caregivers, administrators and policymakers.
“These contributions strengthen our institutions and communities, making them more inclusive, dynamic and prosperous,” she said.
She added that the theme for this year’s celebration challenged institutions to move beyond symbolic commitments and focus on concrete actions that would create supportive environments where women could thrive and lead.
The Vice President reaffirmed the Presidency’s commitment to promoting gender equity through inclusive policies and initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for women within public institutions and across the country.
GHBUSS
March 11, 2026
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