By Agnes Ansah
Accra, Feb. 5, GNA – The Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA) has called on the Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, to intervene in the welfare of media women in Ghana, particularly in risks management and poor working conditions.
Ms Mercy Catherine Adjabeng, Convenor, AWMA, with her team, discussed the issues with the Vice-President at her office at Cantonments in Accra.
On the issue of safety, risks and violence, Ms Adjabeng explained that women journalists in the country, especially in rural and peri-urban areas, faced physical and emotional security threats, including physical attacks, sexual harassment, and online abuse.
Gender-based discrimination was another issue of concern, Ms Adjabeng said, adding: “Women journalists face discrimination and marginalisation within the media industry, including limited access to leadership positions, unequal pay, and biased treatment.”
Ms Adjabeng touched on limited access to training and opportunities, online harassment, cyber bullying, lack of support and resources, and called on the Vice-President to help avert the situation.
Meanwhile, the Alliance has extended its felicitations to Prof. Opoku-Agyemang for her achievement as the first female vice-president, recognising the milestone chalked and the positive impact it would have on future generations of women.
“As women we recognise the significance of this moment and the impact it will have on inspiring future generations of women leaders,” she said.
The Alliance anticipated a collaboration with the Vice-President’s Office to advance the interests of women and girls in Ghana.
GNA