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By
Christabel Addo, RNG
Accra, March 26, GNA –
The United States Mission in Accra paid tribute to Mrs. Stella Saaka, a
Teacher in Talensi District, Upper East Region, as a Ghanaian woman
of courage for 2019.
The price was in
recognition of its resilience in promoting the voice of women in
decision-making process and improve their economic well-being in northern Ghana.
Ms. Stephanie Sullivan,
The Ambbadador of the United States to Ghana, during a breakfast in Accra, introduced him to
with a certificate, a quote, a plaque and an appreciation gift from the United States
Diplomatic missions.
She applauded him for
illustrating the highest traits of citizenship and courage, and to be a
powerful women's rights force in her district where land was conceded
by patriarchal inheritance.
Ms. Sullivan explained
how this exemplary leader distinguished himself from the US Agency for International Trade
Development (USAID) of actors of governance activity in northern Ghana,
tackle the general problem of access to land in one of the densely populated districts
In the region.
Ms. Saaka, she said,
was the only woman who pushed the boundaries and long-standing traditional customs
by involving local leaders and stirring up the conversation about why he was so
important for women to have access to land.
She said that it was very
significant because the land tenure system consisted of a stratified system of
tribal property that had historically marginalized women, and despite the
challenges, she managed to persuade the local leader to allocate 29 posts
hectares of land to 30 women in the district, a breakthrough that had allowed
positive changes in the lives of the beneficiaries.
The ambbadador of the United States
then recognized her for her role as a representative as a regional organizer
Secretary "Women in agricultural platforms", for more than 1,170 women
on multiple platforms, engaging political and traditional authorities on
acquisition of land and productive land for agricultural activities led by women
production.
Ms. Sullivan stated that
great courage demonstrated by the recipient in her political commitment with
traditional authorities and for having convinced the Talensi leaders to include
women in the district development and decision-making process
commendable.
As a result, Ms. Saaka
and his colleagues from Women in Agricultural Platform, now represent their district
the medium-term development planning sessions of the Assembly, which allowed
give them the opportunity to contribute to their own development, she said.
She said the
remarkable achievement record for improving life in his district was
not only for women, but also for families, which facilitated the
The embbady has recognized what has been obvious to its community for a long time.
time.
Ms. Sullivan said that these
actions actively empowered women in her community to access productive
resources and ensure that their voices are heard by decision-makers, and
urged other women and girls in Ghana to learn more about this story and to
own trip to make a difference.
She gave a brief
the history of the United States Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award,
who was in her 13th year and who was dedicated to honoring women around the world who
demonstrates exceptional courage and leadership in advocacy for peace,
justice, human rights, gender equality and women's empowerment, often
personal risk and sacrifice.
She said that he has since
its creation in March 2007 recognized more than 120 women over 65
countries, and that each year, US diplomatic missions abroad may designate
only one woman from their respective countries.
Ms. Sullivan said
Women's economic emancipation was a key element of US government policy.
dedication to gender equality, and that the untapped potential of this group
remained a missed opportunity for economic growth and world development could
badly allow myself.
Women's economic
participation, she said, promotes agricultural productivity,
development at micro, small and medium enterprise level, enterprises
management, return on investment, boost economic growth.
Therefore, invest in
women, has a multiplier effect since they reinvest a large part of their
in their families and their communities and also play a key role in creating
peaceful and stable societies, which were important factors for economic growth.
growth, she says.
Ms. Saaka thanked the
Government of the United States for the honor that has been awarded to it and its constant support for
empowerment of women and capacity building.
She told how
through their advocacy, the security of tenure for women, the provision of
tractor for women, tractor operator training has now become
district badembly priorities, as well as traditional and political priorities.
authorities.
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