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Send Ghana in collaboration with I Believe Global and Kumasi Technical University (K’sTU), hosted an event to celebrate the advancements made in gender equality while drawing attention to the obstacles that still need to be overcome, especially in developing nations like Ghana.
A wide variety of speakers were featured at the event, including activists, legislators, artists, members of civic society, academics, and influencers who have made significant contributions to the fight against gender inequality. Among them were Prof. Mrs. Mina Ofosu, vice student dean at Kumasi Technical University; Prof. Sinile Gavua Dzisi, former vice Chancellor of Koforidua Technical University; Rev. Dr. Timothy Crentsil, lecturer at K’sTU; Dr. Mrs. Nana Esi Amos-Abanyie, CEO of Silver Lobster Hospitality; Abdul Raafi Mohammed, consultant in the creative arts; and Dr. Emmanuel Ayifah, the Deputy Country Director of Send Ghana.
Their objectives were to shed light on the different aspects of gender inequality and find practical ways to combat it through panel discussions, keynote addresses, and interaction sessions among women.
At the International Women’s Day celebration event on the theme “Fusion of Activism and Music for Gender Equality in Developing Economies,” Dr. Emmanuel Ayifah, Deputy Country Director of Send Ghana, in his speech called on the government and other stakeholders to invest in female child progress through education to ensure gender equality.
According to him, this can be determined by supporting and encouraging the child to enhance their natural traits and skills.
“I know this is possible, and can be ascertained through encouraging and providing the child with the necessary support to better their innate qualities and abilities”. He stated.
Prof. Mrs. Mina Ofosu, vice student dean at Kumasi Technical University in her speech also advised girls not to show off their bodies on stage when portraying any kind of art, including music.
“I would like to take this opportunity to warn all young girls not to show off their bodies on stage when doing music or other artistic performances”, she said.
Speaking to some of the student participants in the International Women’s Day event, Mis. Zubeidu Dauda, a student of St. Luis SHS in Kumasi, appeals to parents to consider their children’s career choices and support, allowing them to specialize in it instead of pressuring them to pursue causes that ultimately result in unemployment.
According to her, a large number of graduates are unemployed as a result of their parents’ and mentors’ failure to assist them in choosing their careers wisely, as evidenced by the fact that many of them became doctors or lawyers instead of specializing in carpenters, Manson, caterers, etc.
Subeidu on the left side, and Caroline on the right side.
Caroline Osei Agyemang, a St. Luis SHS student, concluded by advising her peers to prioritize their education over following men’s money to become self-sufficient and have better futures.
This impressive assembly, which gathered to celebrate women’s accomplishments and to promote discussion and action toward a more equitable society, took place at the K’sTU Great Hall in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, on Friday, 8th March 2024.
