Accra, March 8, GNA – World Vision Ghana (WVG), Christian humanitarian organisation, has called for increased national commitment to women’s rights and empowerment as the world marks the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026.
In a statement issued on the theme “Empowered Women, Thriving Communities,” WVG said greater investment in women and girls is essential to strengthening families, protecting children and advancing national progress.
International Women’s Day, recognised by the United Nations, highlights achievements by women while drawing attention to the obstacles they face.
WVG said women in Ghana play central roles in education, food security, peacebuilding and local economies but continue to confront barriers such as genderbased violence, limited access to education, economic exclusion, child marriage and underrepresentation in leadership.
The organisation said effective empowerment requires expanding educational opportunities, improving economic inclusion, protecting women and girls from violence and addressing systemic challenges affecting vulnerable groups including persons with disabilities and those living in poverty.
WVG reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality, describing women’s empowerment as critical to improving child wellbeing. Its interventions include strengthening community childprotection systems, supporting women’s economic empowerment through Savings for Transformation (S4T) groups, promoting disability inclusion, engaging men and boys in genderjustice efforts and advocating for policies that uphold the rights of women and girls.
The Christian humanitarian organisation, said its work aligns with government development priorities and global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 on gender equality.
Marking this year’s observance, WVG Ghana urged government agencies to scale up genderresponsive policies and increase investment in women’s development.
It called on traditional and religious leaders to challenge harmful norms, on the private sector to expand opportunities for women in employment and leadership, and on families and communities to support girls’ education and end harmful practices.
WVG added that men and boys must serve as partners in promoting gender justice.
“Empowerment is not a oneday event but a sustained responsibility,” the statement said, adding that empowering a woman has “a generational impact.”
WVG said it would continue working with government, civil society and communities to ensure women and girls are able to reach their full potential.
GNA
Kenneth Odeng Adade