The Ghana Women’s Movement has announced a demonstration, dubbed “Women’s Voices Matter,” scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Participants will converge at Opera Square in Accra at 6:00am. The demonstration aims to bring together women from various sectors, including politics, markets, salons, dressmaking shops, offices, and homes, alongside male sympathisers. This collective action seeks to address concerns about the increasing intimidation, arrests, remand, and imprisonment of Ghanaian women exercising their freedom of expression.
According to the Ghana Women’s Movement, Ghanaian women have the right to express their opinions, participate in national affairs, and speak on issues affecting their families, communities, and the country. The movement stated that women should not feel that expressing their views could result in intimidation, arrest, or imprisonment. The group is concerned that the current trend of arrests and intimidation may silence women, undermining their constitutional rights. The demonstration will feature a petition to be presented to Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, outlining concerns and demands relating to dignity, equality, freedom of expression, women’s empowerment, and equal treatment.
The Ghana Women’s Movement is calling for an end to the intimidation and arrest of Ghanaian women, demanding that they be free to speak, participate in politics, criticise the government, and demand accountability. The movement's statement declared, "We will not be silenced." The group is also advocating for the full implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, including measures aimed at increasing women’s representation and participation in decision-making. The movement emphasised that it wants implementation, not promises.
On the economic front, the movement is calling for greater access to capital, businesses, jobs, and meaningful economic opportunities for Ghanaian women. The group believes that women need “empowerment,” “opportunities,” and “economic freedom.” This demand is part of a broader call for equality and dignity for Ghanaian women. The demonstration is being convened by prominent women, including Janet Asana Nabla, Betty Akuffo Amoabeng, Elizabeth Sam, Akosua Asaa Manu, and Grace Akosua Amoabeng, as well as representatives of market women, hairdressers, and dressmakers.
The Ghana Women’s Movement's demonstration is a response to what it describes as the increasing intimidation, arrests, remand, and imprisonment of Ghanaian women in connection with the exercise of their freedom of expression. The movement believes that women cannot remain silent while other women are arrested, detained, and imprisoned for speaking their minds. The demonstration aims to bring attention to these issues and push for change.
The petition to be presented to Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will outline the movement's concerns and demands. The movement is seeking a commitment to address the issues of intimidation, arrest, and imprisonment of Ghanaian women, as well as the implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024. The demonstration is an opportunity for Ghanaian women to come together and demand justice, equality, and dignity.
The demonstration, "Women's Voices Matter," is set to take place on September 29, 2026, at Opera Square in Accra. The event aims to promote women's rights, empowerment, and equality in Ghana. The movement's message is clear: "When women speak, Ghana must listen. When women rise, Ghana must listen. When women demand justice, Ghana must listen."
Key points
- The Ghana Women’s Movement is demanding an end to the intimidation and arrest of Ghanaian women exercising their freedom of expression.
- The movement is calling for the full implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024.
- The demonstration aims to promote women's rights, empowerment, and equality in Ghana.
