Ghanaian Youth Leaders Call for Greater Political Participation in ‘We Shall Lead’ Documentary
Ghanaian youth leaders featured in EU‑funded documentary "We Shall Lead" highlight barriers women face in politics.
In Brief
- •Ghanaian youth leaders featured in EU‑funded documentary "We Shall Lead" highlight barriers women face in politics.
- •Vice President of the Student Representative Council of the Ghana School of Law, Ms Hariratah Ibrahim Doudu, notes no woman had contested the SRC vice‑presidency for over five years.
- •Other leaders—Rashid Ibrahim of the National Union of Ghana Students and Sherif Ghali of the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs—stress the need for youth inclusion and decision‑making power.
- •The documentary is part of the EU Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Political Parties Project, funded by the EU, led by ENoP, and implemented by Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung Ghana Office.
- •The project aims to strengthen democratic governance and youth participation through training, mentorship and capacity‑building workshops.
Why It Matters
The voices of Ghanaian youth and women leaders underscore persistent gender and generational gaps in political representation. By spotlighting these barriers, the documentary seeks to galvanize policy makers and civil society to create inclusive structures that empower under‑represented groups. EU backing signals a broader commitment to democratic deepening across Africa, potentially setting a precedent for similar initiatives in the region.
Key Details
- Documentary Title
- We Shall Lead: Voices Shaping the Future of Africa
- Project
- EU Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Political Parties Project
- Funding Source
- European Union
- Implementation Partner
- Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung Ghana Office
- Participants
- Ms Hariratah Ibrahim Doudu, Rashid Ibrahim, Sherif Ghali
Context & Background
The EU Women and Youth Democratic Engagement (WYDE) Political Parties Project is a European Union initiative aimed at strengthening democratic governance and youth participation through leadership training, mentorship and capacity‑building workshops in Ghana, Kenya and Uganda.
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