Accra, July 30, GNA – Parliament on Tuesday passed the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024.
The Bill’s goal is to effectively address the country’s social, cultural, economic, and political gender imbalances, which stem from historical discrimination against women and the persistence of patriarchal socio-cultural systems and norms.
The Bill also aims to promote gender equity in both the public and private sectors.
Speaking on the passage in Parliament, Mr Alban Bagbin, the Speaker, said: “Honourable members, the ‘ayes’ have it. The Affirmative Action Gender Equality Bill 2024 now the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act duly read the third time and passed.”
Meanwhile, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, had previously expressed his opposition to the Affirmative Action Bill.
Subscribe our newsletter to stay updated
Thank you for subscribing!
Subscribe our newsletter to stay updated
Thank you for subscribing!
