Be role models for young girls – Minister of Gender to Women Parliamentarians

The Minister of Gender, Otiko Afisah Djaba, called on legislators to reposition themselves as role models for girls who wish to take positions in the future [19659003] Ms. Djaba noted that: "It is not enough for you to win your seat as a parliamentarian, but you should see your position as a platform for status change yourself to become an acceptable model for our young girls may want to take such positions to help fill the huge disparity between the number of women deputies in relation to male MPs, "said the Minister of Gender

the need to strengthen women parliamentarians in office the key role they play in the development of their constituents, especially women, children, the poor and the vulnerable.

Otiko Djaba this remark at a one day capacity building workshop in Senchi, in the East region. The workshop, which was in collaboration with the Israel Embbady and the Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Center, aimed to empower the Women's Caucus of the Parliament of Ghana. It was on the theme "Strengthening the role of women in parliament".

Among the facilitators was the first Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joe Osei Owusu; Minister of Aviation Cecilia Dapaah; Trainer of Israel, Dr. Michal Sela and former Managing Director of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Major Albert Don-Chebe.

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, His Role Challenged Women's Legislatures to Exercise Their Parliamentary Duties More Effectively and Effectively .

"To become very relevant to Parliament, you have to make very tasty and insightful presentations, talk about issues that set you apart. Make sure your contribution is very credible before you speak, no matter what statement you make, it should lead people to think about the issue you raised, "he said.

He said "As a nation, we are far from seeing men and women as equal, therefore, it is your duty, as leaders, to create a good image of women in leadership. When you are in parliament, you have to demonstrate that you are strong women and you are here to fight on behalf of all the other women in Ghana to change the perception that people have of women. "

The Minister of Aviation and former Bantama deputy, Cecilia Dapaah, in her presentation, said that women parliamentarians needed to develop effective lobbying and negotiating skills to help them communicate their projects to the public. constituencies and learn better ways to apply them to ensure that their constituents do not believe them.

Trainer and resource person from Israel, Ms. Michal Sela emphasized the need for participants to be fully aware of their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

"As an individual, you must know your makeup, what makes you excel and vice versa. Do not try to be a jack of all trades, you could not do it. Identify your strongest region and specialize it, it will make you different from others, "she noted.

Sarah Adjoa Sarfo, Deputy Speaker of the Majority and Chair of the Women's Caucus in Parliament, said the challenges faced by women parliamentarians include fundraising and maternity. constituents and the fierce opposition of male counterparts.

She added that these reasons have deterred many women from pursuing such positions, but stated that it was very necessary that the participants continue and never give in to these challenges.

In the field of public speaking and media engagement, Major Albert Don-Chebe (retired) advised participants to take the time to investigate the people who invite you to take part in the media. the interviewer has a bias towards you.

"The most important thing is that your message conveys your vision, your mission and your essential facts," advises Major Don-Chebe.