The African Women Leaders Network, Ghana has held a successful awards ceremony and fundraising dinner honouring various personalities and organisations for their unique achievements and positions held in society.
The event was held to honour men and women who have made extraordinary contributions to the promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment in Ghana.
Out of the organisations honoured was Channel One TV for its steadfast support for the victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in the Lower Volta region. Channel One TV’s consistent efforts in providing aid and raising awareness for the displaced communities have not gone unnoticed, earning them recognition at the event.
Speaking to Channel One News, the chair of the African Women Leaders Network, Ghana chapter, Dr. Charity Binka, noted that the actions of the media house are worth emulating by other organisations.
“Channel One TV was instrumental in supporting the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage and this is an initiative that also pushed women empowerment because most of these people were women. So, we think we can work with such a group to push our agenda.”
Additionally, she expressed her gratitude and admiration for the honorees’ dedication to promoting gender equality and supporting vulnerable populations.
“We need to support women to bring the best out of them, rather than abusing them, all these issues about child marriage and all that. And I think that is a great movement, because for a long time, women and gender advocates, we’ve been talking to ourselves. But when men are the powerful, it will make a difference. We looked at different categories like politics, women in politics, women in leadership, women in technology and women in religion.”
Dr. Charity Binka also stated that while the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill is a positive step, substantial efforts are still required to ensure its effective implementation and sustained relevance.
Among the honorees were Betty Mould Iddrisu the first female Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Georgina Woode the first female Chief Justice. Others include Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, Awa Ndiaye Seck, Ursula Owusu Ekuful and Naa Hawawu, Yelzoli Gaa-Naa. The group also honoured personalities who have passed on but contributed to women’s empowerment.
The ceremony featured inspiring speeches, performances, and a fundraising segment aimed at supporting ongoing initiatives for women’s empowerment and gender equality in Ghana. The funds raised will be directed toward programmes that provide education, resources, and support to women and girls across the country.
Speaking as the guest of honour, the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo who was represented by the presidential advisor on gender and development, Angela Essah-Asante, deemed the passage of the affirmative action bill as a legacy left with the nation.
“We have made significant strides in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in Ghana. We have implemented policies and programs aimed at closing the gender gap in education and the economy and opportunities, increasing women’s representation in decision-making positions, addressing gender-based violence, promoting women’s safety and security, and supporting women’s entrepreneurship and access to finance.”
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