The Ghana Women's Movement has announced plans to hold a demonstration in Accra, dubbed "Women's Voices Matter," to demand justice, equality, dignity, and protection of the constitutional rights of Ghanaian women. The demonstration is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with participants expected to converge at Opera Square at 6:00 a.m. The event aims to bring together women from various sectors, including politics, markets, salons, dressmaking shops, offices, and homes, alongside male sympathizers.
The demonstration is a response to concerns over the increasing intimidation, arrests, remand, and imprisonment of women in connection with the exercise of their freedom of expression. According to the organizers, women must be able to express their views, participate in politics, criticize the government, and demand accountability without fear of intimidation or arrest. The group emphasizes that women's voices must be heard and their rights protected.
The Ghana Women's Movement insists that Ghanaian women have political rights and must be allowed to participate fully in national affairs and speak on issues affecting their families, communities, and the country. The group stresses that women cannot remain silent while other women are arrested, detained, and imprisoned for speaking their minds. This, they argue, undermines the country's democratic principles and the rights of its citizens.
As part of the demonstration, the organizers will present a petition to Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, outlining concerns raised by the group and its demands for dignity, equality, freedom of expression, women's empowerment, and equal treatment. The full contents of the petition will be presented directly to the Vice President. This move is seen as a strategic effort to engage high-level authorities in addressing the concerns of Ghanaian women.
The Ghana Women's Movement is demanding an end to what it describes as the intimidation and arrest of Ghanaian women. The group is also calling for the full implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, including measures to increase women's representation and participation in decision-making. Furthermore, the movement is demanding greater economic opportunities for women, including access to capital, businesses, jobs, and other avenues for economic empowerment.
The demonstration is being convened by prominent women, including Janet Asana Nabla, Chairperson of the PNP; Betty Akuffo Amoabeng, Chairperson and Leader of the NDP; and Elizabeth Sam, Running Mate of the LGP. Other conveners include Akosua Asaa Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to the NPP Flagbearer, and Grace Akosua Amoabeng, Spokesperson on the Gender and Social Protection Committee. Market women, hairdressers, and dressmakers are also expected to participate in the event.
The Ghana Women's Movement has declared that "enough is enough" and that women's voices must be heard and their rights protected. The group emphasizes that justice must be equal for all and that women's rights are fundamental to Ghana's development and progress. The demonstration aims to send a clear message that women's voices matter and must be taken into account in Ghana's governance and decision-making processes.
Key points
- The demonstration aims to demand justice, equality, and protection of the constitutional rights of Ghanaian women.
- The group is calling for the full implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024.
- The demonstration will present a petition to Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang outlining concerns and demands.
