The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has emphasised the need for urgent actions to address emerging issues that disproportionately affect women and children.

Speaking at the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security on October 31, 2025, the minister stated that while Ghana has made significant strides over the years, new threats are emerging.

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According to her, these emerging challenges must be taken into consideration in the development of the country’s next national action plan.

“… It is important to acknowledge that there are emerging challenges that must inform the development of Ghana’s upcoming National Action Plan (GHANAP-3) to strengthen our interventions as a country,” she said.

Dr Lartey cited issues such as cybersecurity threats, violent extremism, climate change, and economic insecurity as growing concerns that have unique impacts on women and girls.

She stressed the need for policies that promote women’s digital literacy, empower them economically, and position them as active peacebuilders and community leaders.

“These emerging issues may include cybersecurity and digital threats, the rise of cybercrime, online harassment, and misinformation present new risks, particularly for women leaders and activists. GHANAP 3 must promote women's digital literacy and participation in cybersecurity governance.

“The threat of violent extremism within the sub-region calls for strengthening community-based urban governance systems with women as active peacebuilders and mediators. Climate-induced challenges such as floods, droughts, and food insecurity disproportionately affect women, especially those in the rural and coastal communities. Integrating climate security into the women's peace and security framework has invariably become imperative,” she stated.

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The minister added, “Sustainable peace cannot be achieved without economic resilience. Empowering women in agribusiness, renewable energy, and green economic initiatives is essential in building community resilience. Sustaining the gains of the women's peace and security agenda requires dedicated funding, effective inter-sectoral coordination, and robust monitoring and evaluation to measure impact and accountability.”





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