MOWAC Minister pays tribute to mothers

Accra, May 7, GNA - Mrs. Juliana Azumah-Mensah, Minister of Women and Children's Affairs (MOWAC), on Friday paid tribute to mothers who toiled to nurture and support their children to grow to become responsible adults. "They have worked hard over the years to ensure the proper development, protection and care of their children and contributed immensely to the development of their families and the nation, "she added. Mrs Azumah-Mensah made the commendation in a goodwill message to mothers on Mother's Day, which falls on Sunday, May 9. The day is celebrated all over the world to honour mothers and pay glowing tribute to them. It is also a day to show love and respect to mothers, both biological and foster, for loving and caring for children and for the great sacrifices and pain they have undergone to keep children happy and secure over the years. She reminded parents who had shirked their responsibilities towards their children that it was their duty to ensure their welfare by providing guidance, care and assistance.

"They should also maintain their children and ensure that they do not face neglect, discrimination, violence, abuse and exposure to physical harm. Parents must take the welfare and education of their children seriously", she added. Mrs. Azumah-Mensah said government was committed and resolved to put in place the required interventions to ensure that the various challenges militating against the development of the child were addressed. She said government would also ensure that laws and policies, including the Children's Act, Domestic Violence Act, Human Trafficking Act and National Gender and Children's Policy which were in place to address these issues, were enforced and made effective. "There is the need for all of us to work collectively to attain a Ghanaian society where the rights and proper care of our children are guaranteed and where women and children are able to develop their full potential without any social, cultural or economic impediments", Mrs. Azumah-Mensah stressed.