Gender Ministry rallies transport workers to champion gender equality, end child marriage
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through its Department of Gender, engaged drivers, transport workers, young men, and boys on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and the need to end child marriage. This dialogue, organized in partnership with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), was held at the Tema Lorry Station in Accra. The program sought to encourage participants to become advocates for gender equality, protect the rights of women and girls, and help eliminate harmful practices, including child marriage.
Madam Sabia Kpekata, Principal Programme Officer, speaking on behalf of the Director of the Department of Gender, described gender equality as a key driver of sustainable development and stressed that meaningful progress requires the active involvement of men and boys. She stated that men have an important role to play in eliminating gender-based discrimination, promoting respect for women and girls, and creating safer communities. Mr. Edward Padie, a representative of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Tema Station, commended the Ministry and its partners for extending the awareness campaign to the transport sector.
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