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Is marriage the ultimate goal for girls in Ghana, or are they meant for something more- a life of their own design?

Deborah Okailey Quarcoo reflects on the societal expectations placed on girls in Ghana- specifically the pressure to marry. She questions whether girls are truly encouraged to dream beyond traditional roles.

UniMAC held a high-level discussion on women in media - but what steps can women take to position themselves as leaders?

UniMAC's SRC, via its Gender Affairs Office, hosted a discussion on "Women in Media and Leadership" as part of its IWD 2026 celebration. Industry leaders shared insights on leadership and career growth- but what crucial advice was given to young women in media?

Gender Equity Committee meets to strengthen affirmative action policies. What changes are coming?

The Gender Ministry convened its Gender Equity Committee meeting for 2026. The meeting aimed to strengthen the implementation of affirmative action policies - but what crucial decisions were made?

The Gender Ministry celebrates women breaking barriers- but what impact does this have on Ghana's development?

The Gender Ministry has celebrated Christina Koch and women worldwide who are breaking barriers- calling their achievements an inspiration to young girls. The Ministry emphasized the importance of investing in girls' education- but what does this mean for national development?

FIDA is calling for urgent judicial retraining - but what sparked this action?

FIDA Ghana has petitioned the Judicial Service over a divorce ruling, raising concerns about the language used. The group hints at a departure from established principles - and a potential impact on public confidence.

Laptops are being distributed across Ghana for a coding initiative - but what impact will this have?

The government has presented laptops to support the national rollout of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP) - a flagship initiative to equip young people with digital skills. The deployment of laptops to learning centers across the country hints at a strategic move to enhance digital training.

A recent forum brought together scientists, educators, and policymakers to discuss women in science-but what did they uncover?

The Ghana Young Academy (GhYA) held a virtual event to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science-addressing gender gaps in STEM. Discussions centered on the contributions of women and ways to improve gender equity in science-but challenges persist.

Why is a Telecel Ghana executive calling for education reform and stronger industry-academia partnerships?

Telecel Ghana's CEO, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, spoke at the UEW Public Lecture Series 2026 about Ghana's education system. She highlighted the widening gaps between academic training and industry needs - hinting at potential consequences for national development.

The Telecel Ghana CEO says 'give to gain' can empower yourself and others- but how can higher education help?

Telecel Ghana's CEO, Patricia Obo-Nai, spoke at Central University's International Women's Day celebration. She urged attendees to embrace giving as a means of empowering women and strengthening society- but what does that mean for the future?

What's the connection between Stanbic, IFC, Mastercard and women-led SMEs? This partnership may hold the answer...

Stanbic Bank Ghana is partnering with IFC and Mastercard to support women-owned SMEs. The collaboration aims to improve access to finance and digital solutions- hinting at a potentially significant impact on economic growth.

Sophia Tijani says Ghana must follow the lead of countries that were built by skilled labor - but how can this be achieved?

GhIE President Sophia Tijani advocates for increased investment in female technicians to propel Ghana's development. She believes empowering women with technical skills is crucial for industrial growth - but what is the current state of female involvement?

A united front emerges to tackle Ghana's pollution crisis - but what solutions are on the table?

Religious bodies and civil society groups are uniting to combat air pollution and e-waste injustice in Ghana. The collaboration seeks practical measures- but what changes will they push for?

Why does Amma Gyampo say that including women in leadership roles is key to inclusive growth in Ghana?

Amma Gyampo says that women's participation in leadership is critical to private sector growth. She hinted that stronger female representation would help ensure economic development - but how?

Women farmers are vital to Ghana's food system - so why do they face unequal access to land and finance?

Ghana's agriculture is powered by women farmers who cultivate staple foods - but they face significant barriers. These challenges limit their productivity and economic opportunities, hinting at a larger issue for the country's food system.

Could Ghana soon have a new Inspector General of Police - and what would that mean for the nation?

CID Director-General, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has responded to calls for her to be the next Inspector General of Police- a position she may be open to. Her experience in law enforcement and international peacekeeping could be vital, but what does this mean for the future of the Ghana Police Service?

The Minister is calling for a new kind of partnership - but what societal problems are concerning the government?

Ahmed Ibrahim has advocated for a stronger state-church partnership to tackle societal challenges. He emphasized the need for collaboration between government, faith-based organizations, and local communities- but why now?