Accra, March 9, – The Trades Union Congress (Ghana) has paid tribute to Ghanaian women for their contributions to national development and called for renewed action to advance their rights and welfare.
Mr Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General of the TUC, said the commemoration of International Women’s Day should serve as a reminder of the need to promote fairness, equality and empowerment for women and girls.
In a statement issued to mark the occasion, the TUC praised the determination and resilience of women working across sectors including agriculture, industry and services.
It noted that women continued to play vital roles in national growth, contributing from farms and markets to offices, classrooms, factories and health facilities.
The statement said the theme adopted by the Congress, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls: The Role of Trade Unions,” underscored the need to translate commitments on gender equality into practical outcomes.
The TUC said achieving gender equality required deliberate policies that ensured equal opportunities, access to education and protection of the rights of women and girls.
While commending the Government for passing the Affirmative Action Act, 2024, the Congress stressed that effective implementation remained crucial to achieving the intended benefits.
It therefore urged authorities to speed up the ratification of key international labour conventions, including ILO Convention 190 and ILO Convention 183.
The statement also called on employers to adopt family-friendly workplace policies and encouraged trade unions to increase women’s representation in leadership positions.
It emphasised that addressing women’s concerns was essential for national development, noting that the progress of women translated into the progress of society.
The TUC reaffirmed its commitment to promoting fairness, decent work and safe workplaces for women across the country.
GHBUSS
9 March 2026
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