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JanReflections on the First Session of the Ninth Parliament: Highs, Lows, and Lessons
By Freeman Dagadu, Project Officer, ACEPA Introduction The first session of Ghana’s 9th Parliament convened at a time of strained public trust and high expectations for parliamentary relevance. Economic recovery pressures, environmental concerns, and growing demands for accountability placed Parliament at the centre of Ghana’s democratic and development discourse. Beyond […]
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JanA Decade of Determination: Ghana’s Journey to Gender Equity
For more than a decade, women’s rights advocates, civil society organizations, and parliamentary champions across Ghana shared a DREAM: a nation where women and men would stand side by side in leadership and decision-making. That vision became a reality in 2024 with the passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity)[…]
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DecAbridged Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 for MPs and Parliamentary Staff
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Inclusive Governance key to Stronger Democracy — Patricia Appiagyei
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has underscored the crucial role of inclusive governance and gender-responsive lawmaking in fortifying democracy. She stressed that open and inclusive parliaments were essential for a stronger democracy, not only in Ghana but also across Africa. She, therefore, urged African legislatures to prioritise[…]
