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As Ghana joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to gender equality, calling for urgent measures to empower women and girls across all sectors.
In a Facebook post marking the occasion, President Mahama urged Ghanaians to accelerate action towards achieving gender parity, emphasising that women’s empowerment is central to national progress.
“This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, calls for urgent measures to ensure that we achieve gender equality. Ghana has made some significant strides, particularly in electing its first female Vice President. Let’s build on this momentum,” he stated. President Mahama highlighted the need to prioritise women’s empowerment in areas such as education, business, politics, and leadership, stressing that Ghana must continue creating opportunities for women to thrive.
His remarks align with this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” which calls for equal rights, power, and opportunities for all. The year 2025 also marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark document that has significantly influenced women’s rights policies worldwide.
Under President Mahama’s leadership, Ghana has made significant progress in promoting gender equality, with the country’s first female Vice President serving as a milestone. However, he believes more needs to be done to break barriers and accelerate women’s participation in leadership and decision-making.
As part of the IWD celebrations, the President encouraged Ghanaians to use digital platforms to share impactful stories and messages that promote gender equality. He urged the public to use the hashtag #ForAllWomenAndGirls to spark dialogue and inspire meaningful action. The President’s call comes at a time when governments, corporate leaders, civil society, and youth are being urged to invest in policies and initiatives that promote women’s rights and create equal opportunities.
With his administration’s continued push for gender inclusion, President Mahama’s advocacy is expected to shape the national conversation on women’s leadership, economic empowerment, and social equity.
