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General News of Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Source: clbadfmonline.com
2019-03-19
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
In Ghana, 51 women-friendly groups from different disciplines issued a joint statement expressing dissatisfaction with President Nana Akufo-Addo's list of ministerial candidacies recently presented by ministers in the six new regions.
The groups say they are "shocked and dismayed" that one woman, Mrs. Evelyn Ama Kumi-Richardson, Regional Minister appointed for the Bono region, was named among 13 men.
"We are extremely disappointed with this appointment because we believe that all appointments to States must be undertaken as part of the overall commitment to gender equality, in order to add value and to use the diversity of experiences in a democratic way and to define true equality of citizenship, "said the groups.
According to the groups, "the list of ministers and deputy ministers designated for newly created regions and certain existing regions" should "be recalled and re-examined to ensure gender equality".
Read the full statement below:
WOMEN'S GROUP DECLARATION IN GHANA ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERS TO NEW REGIONS
We have learned with surprise and consternation of the appointment by Her Excellency the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, of 14 persons appointed as ministers and deputy ministers of the newly created regions and of certain existing regions of the country. We are dismayed because this list contains the names of thirteen (13) men and one (1) woman.
We are extremely disappointed with this appointment, as we believe that all appointments to States must be part of the overall commitment to gender equality so that women and men can value and use the diversity of experiences in a democratic way and defining authentically and equally. citizenship. Article 35 (6b) of Ghana's 1992 Constitution states that the country must: "achieve a reasonable balance between men and women, in terms of recruitment and appointment to public office". The male-to-female ratio in this list is barely 6.25% for women named to men. It can not be said that this is "reasonable" and does not represent a genuine act of taking gender into account, but instead reinforces critical gaps and challenges in gender equality. Again, this appointment does not reflect the current position of the President as the champion of the African Union for gender. In line with its program for gender equality, the African Union (AU) calls on all Member States to achieve parity and equal representation of men and women in political and public functions. It is on the basis of this principle of parity that Ethiopia, Rwanda, Senegal and other sister African countries are progressing towards the equal nomination of women and men to high political positions. level.
This list of ministers designated to manage these regions also does not reflect the provision of the ruling party manifesto which promises to appoint at least 30 percent women representation and representation at all levels of decision-making in Ghana. . We sincerely acknowledge the significant progress made in placing women individually in high-level positions, but we still do not enjoy the benefits of the gender leadership teams. Gender equality is a prerequisite for addressing the challenges of poverty reduction, peace and security promotion, and improving the quality of our human capital.
We therefore require that:
1. The list of designated ministers and deputy ministers for newly created regions and certain existing regions be recalled and reviewed to ensure gender equality
2. Forms should not be applied to less than 40% of women and not more than 60% of men or 40% of men and 60% of women
3. Any government appointment should reflect the 40-60 formulas or the 50-50 program of the African Union.
We take this opportunity to also call on the Speaker of Parliament and all parliamentarians to ensure that gender equality and equality are at the heart of all appointments submitted to Parliament for approval. Gender inequality and gender disparities have contributed very realistically and substantially to Ghana's inability to provide better conditions for all citizens.
Sign
1. Women's Manifesto Coalition
2. Women in law and development in Africa
3. Abantu for development
4. International Federation of Women Lawyers (IFAD), Ghana
5. Women media and change (WOMEC)
6. Free the Defenders of Marginalized Women (FREMWA)
7. Caritas Ghana
8. Golden Star Foundation
9. The voices of people with disabilities, Ghana (Voice Ghana)
10. Center for Research and Resources on Children (CRRECENT)
11. Community Development and Advocacy Center (CODAC)
12. Action for Sustainable Development (ASUDEV)
13. SMAid International
14. Penplusbytes
15. Pronet North
16. 4-H Ghana
17. Women's Association for the Preservation of the Environment
18. Youth Empowerment for Life (YefL)
19. NORSAAC
20. Coalition for the National Education Campaign in Ghana (GNECC)
21. Community Our Lady of Mercy (OLAMCS), Navrongo
22. Ghana Penal Reform (PRG)
23. African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA)
24. Empowerment of young people and women (WOYE)
25. Lorlornyo FM
26. Community Radio Network of Ghana
27. Radio Builsa
28. Radio Ada
29. Radio Justice
30. Foundation for Daasgift Quality
31. CILTAD / Coastal Television
32. Kekeli Foundation
33. Volta Educational Renaissance Foundation (VEREF)
34. Center for Research and Resources on Children (CRESCENT)
35. ABANTU for development
36. Amnesty International, Ghana
37. Ghana Journalists Association (GJA)
38. Association of Women in the Media (ASWIM)
39. Regional Network Advisory Systems and Information (RAINS)
40. Archival Development Organization
41. Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA)
42. Organization for Integral Development of Women (WIDO)
43. Central and Western Fishmongers Improvement Association (CEWEFIA)
44. Women's Hope Foundation
45. Center for the Development of Persons (CEDEP)
46. Peoples' Dialogue on Human Settlements (PDHS),
47. SMAid International
48. Local Governance Network (LOGNET).
49. Convention People's Party (CPP)
50. PM Odekro
51. Union of Musicians of Ghana (MUSIGA)
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