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Ghana moves to Strengthen Social Protection and Gender Equity
October 12, 2026
Vice President Prof. Naana Opoku Agyemang has launched three legal instruments aimed at strengthening social protection and promoting gender equity in Ghana.
The instruments, launched in Accra on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, were the Social Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1148), the Social Protection Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2521), and the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2522).
Speaking at the event, the Vice President stressed the need for effective implementation and accountability to ensure the frameworks improve the lives of vulnerable people and create equal opportunities for women in leadership and decision-making.
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, outlined measures to support implementation, including public education, institutional training, improved data systems and stronger complaint mechanisms.
Development partners, including UNICEF and the World Bank, commended Ghana for the initiative and reaffirmed their support for advancing social protection and gender equity.
The new frameworks are expected to strengthen support for vulnerable households and promote a more inclusive and equitable society.
By Agnes Kusi