The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat, has met with the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to explore areas of mutual interest and deepen collaboration on Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Social Protection.
Discussions were centered on the intersection of gender and climate change. Both parties recognized that women and girls are disproportionately affected by environmental challenges and agreed on the need for gender-responsive climate policies.
During the meeting, the Minister highlighted several legislative and policy priorities currently being advanced by the Ministry. These include: the amendment of the Domestic Violence Act, the revised National Gender Policy, and the Social Protection Bill. All of which are expected to be submitted to Parliament.
She emphasized that these legal instruments are crucial to building an inclusive society that protects the rights of women, children, and vulnerable populations.
Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey also spoke about plans to introduce legislation to provide a legal framework for the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), aimed at ensuring its sustainability and improving the nutritional quality of meals served to children.
The High Commissioner reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to working with Ghana on initiatives that empower women in climate-affected communities and support climate-smart livelihoods.
Both leaders reiterated the importance of collaborative efforts in combating domestic and gender-based violence, ensuring access to quality education and nutrition for children, and establishing systems that promote dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
