Gender Minister urges African countries to enforce affirmative action for women in leadership

Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called on African countries to fully enforce affirmative action policies to increase women’s participation in public office.


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