Catholic Women Pledge Support for Government’s Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
Catholic women have pledged their support for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection’s efforts to promote gender equality, protect women and children, and combat gender-based violence across Ghana.
A delegation of Catholic women made the commitment when they paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to explore ways of strengthening collaboration between the Ministry and faith-based organisations.
The engagement focused on strengthening efforts to protect families, prevent violence against women and girls, and promote safer and more inclusive communities.
The delegation briefed Dr Lartey on preparations for the 2026 World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO) Day Celebration and plans to launch the Coalition of Religious and Traditional Women Against Violence and Discrimination Against Women and Girls.
According to the delegation, the proposed coalition seeks to bring together faith-based and traditional women leaders to champion the rights, safety and well-being of women and girls.
They explained that religious institutions had an important role to play in addressing gender-based violence because many people turn to churches and other faith-based organisations for guidance, counselling and support during difficult periods.
The delegation therefore stressed the need to leverage these platforms to promote respect, peaceful coexistence and the protection of women, children and other vulnerable persons.
Receiving the delegation, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey commended the initiative and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with faith-based organisations to address gender-related challenges.
She said the partnership was important to advancing gender equality and creating stronger systems for preventing violence against women and girls.
The Minister also emphasised the need for collective action to protect vulnerable persons and strengthen families and communities.
Dr Lartey assured the delegation that the Ministry would continue to engage religious and traditional leaders as strategic partners in efforts to prevent gender-based violence and promote the rights and welfare of women and children.
The meeting ended with both sides expressing their commitment to strengthening collaboration and mobilising religious and traditional institutions to contribute more actively to the fight against violence and discrimination against women and girls.
Source: Felix Nyaaba/expressnewsghana.com
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