- Parliament has officially approved the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill
- The bill targets gender imbalances arising from historical discrimination
- Haruna Iddrisu has expressed concerns about its relevance to specific Ghanaian challenges
The Parliament has officially enacted the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024 into law.
This legislation aims to tackle longstanding social, cultural, economic, and political gender disparities rooted in historical discrimination against women and entrenched patriarchal norms. It also strives to promote gender equity across both public and private sectors.
During the parliamentary session on Tuesday, Speaker Alban Bagbin announced, “Honourable members, the ‘ayes’ have it. The Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024 has been duly read for the third time and passed into law.”
In contrast, Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for Tamale South, expressed his concerns regarding the bill.
He criticized the legislation for not addressing specific issues pertinent to Ghana, instead focusing on challenges faced by other countries.
Mr. Iddrisu shared his views at the 15th MTN Pulse Africa Transform Summit in Kumasi, urging women to balance their ambitions with practical considerations.
