By Priscilla Oye Ofori, GNA
Accra, October 2, GNA – Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on all government departments to work together in integrating gender issues to ease the pressure on one particular department.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang offered her guidance during her visit to the Gender Ministry in Accra, on the margins of a breast screening event marking the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The event also included the celebration of International Day of Older Persons.
Each October, the month is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year's theme is: “Detect It Early; Handle It Properly; Overcome It.”
The Deputy President urged other departments to show greater awareness and incorporate women more fully into their planning processes.
"… As I mentioned, we are present in every area, whether it's politics or religion. In which place are we not? Can you picture a Sunday service without us?" she questioned.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang urged joint actions to help the vulnerable manage their stress and live normally, while making sure children were raised correctly and citizens fulfilled their responsibilities.
She criticized the Assistant Headmaster of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School, who was caught in an embarrassing situation with a female student in a widely shared video.
"…But it's also a matter of power, a question of some of us neglecting the nature of the responsibilities entrusted to us in any position or job. It's not just in schools or the workplace. It occurs far too frequently," she added.
The Deputy Leader promoted awareness regarding harmful mindsets and emphasized taking individuals responsible for their behavior.
She called on the people to strive diligently in partnership with the administration to promote stronger economic development.
Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, highlighted the various accomplishments of the ministry, such as the enactment of the Social Protection Bill and the Affirmative Action Act.
"we remain committed to promoting the inclusion of women and their empowerment, particularly focusing on their economic empowerment," she said.
She emphasized the improved and timely disbursement of grants to participants in the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) initiative.
"Today, while we are speaking, you will understand that we are not in debt regarding the school feeding program, and this is important and a notable advancement," said Dr. Lartey.
We recognize that there are still certain difficulties we encounter with the school feeding program, but we pledge to you that we are putting in great effort along with all involved parties to meet the desired standards expected by every Ghanaian.
She mentioned that the Ministry was working with other organizations to impose harsher penalties on the KNUST SHS assistant headmaster, despite the Ghana Education Service having terminated his employment as a warning.
Dr. Lartey commended the media and the public for their ongoing assistance to the Ministry's efforts through reporting instances of abuse and violence.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
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