Parliament has successfully passed the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024, aimed at addressing social, cultural, economic, and political gender imbalances in Ghana.
The bill seeks to counter historical discrimination against women and persistent patriarchal socio-cultural systems and norms, ensuring gender equity in both the public and private sectors.
During the parliamentary session on Tuesday, Speaker Alban Bagbin confirmed the bill’s passage, officially naming it the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act.
However, Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South, expressed dissatisfaction with the bill, arguing that its content does not specifically address issues relevant to Ghana but focuses more on matters in other countries.
Iddrisu shared his concerns at the 15th MTN Pulse Africa Transform Summit in Kumasi, encouraging women to aspire while managing their aspirations.
