Women’s Rights Groups Demand 30% Representation in Decision‑Making Roles
Ghanaian women’s rights groups urge Parliament to keep its 276 seats and oppose a proposed increase to 300 during the constitutional review.
In Brief
- •Ghanaian women’s rights groups urge Parliament to keep its 276 seats and oppose a proposed increase to 300 during the constitutional review.
- •They cite the 2024 Aff. Action (Gender Equity) Act, which requires a minimum of 30 % women representation in decision‑making positions.
- •Advocates argue the 30 % target should already be met by 2026 and call for constitutional safeguards to protect gains.
- •The proposed 24 new seats would be allocated via proportional representation for women, youth and persons with disabilities, but opposition parties reject the expansion.
Why It Matters
The call underscores a broader struggle to embed gender equality into Ghana’s constitutional framework. If the 30 % target is not constitutionally protected, the country risks eroding the progress achieved by the 2024 law and could set a precedent for future reforms that undermine women’s political participation. Conversely, enshrining the quota could solidify a trajectory toward greater gender parity in governance, influencing policy outcomes and public trust in democratic institutions.
Key Details
- Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act Enacted
- 2024
- Minimum Women Representation Requirement
- 30 %
- Target to be Reached by 2026
- 30 % of decision‑making positions
- Future Benchmarks
- 35 % by 2028, 50 % by 2034
- Parliament Seat Proposal
- Increase from 276 to 300 seats
- New Seats Allocation
- 24 seats via proportional representation for women, youth, and persons with disabilities
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