Ghana Pledges to Strengthen Access to Justice for Women and Girls at UN CSW70
Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York.
In her statement, Minister Lartey emphasized that ensuring access to justice for women and girls is a legal, moral, and developmental imperative for Ghana. She highlighted the country’s efforts to strengthen access to justice, including legal and policy reforms, expanded legal aid services, and institutional strengthening.
Ghana has enacted several key frameworks, including the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, National Gender Policy (2025-2034), and Social Protection Act, 2025, among others.
The Minister noted that Ghana is investing in building gender-responsive justice systems, training judicial officers, law enforcement agencies, and social service providers to respond effectively to cases involving women and girls.
While progress has been made, Minister Lartey acknowledged that more needs to be done, and Ghana remains committed to strengthening institutions and expanding access to justice mechanisms.
Ghana looks forward to working with partners to dismantle discriminatory laws, challenge harmful social norms, and transform justice systems in line with international commitments, she said.
