TI- Ghana holds women’s dialogue in Kassena-Nankana, urges collective action against corruption
The dialogue formed part of the Inclusive Service Delivery Africa Project, coordinated by Transparency International Berlin and implemented across five African countries.
Transparency International Ghana (TI-Ghana), with support from Global Affairs Canada, has held a Women’s Dialogue at the Kassena Nankana Municipal Assembly to empower women and community groups to take an active role in the fight against corruption.
The event, held on Monday November 10, themed “Mobilizing groups including women to challenge corruption in their communities,” brought together representatives from women’s groups, civil society, and local government institutions to discuss how corruption and discrimination affect women disproportionately and explore community-driven solutions.
The dialogue formed part of the Inclusive Service Delivery Africa Project, coordinated by Transparency International Berlin and implemented across five African countries. The initiative seeks to ensure equitable access to public services by amplifying the voices of women, girls, and other marginalized groups in governance and decision-making processes.
In an interview with Mike FM, Mary Awelana Addah, the Executive Director of TI-Ghana, emphasized that women often bear the brunt of corruption and discrimination in areas such as employment, access to land, and inheritance.
“When it comes to socio-economic life and access to opportunities, it is women who are most affected.” She said.”
She further noted that the project aligns with global development goals that seek fairness and inclusion for all.
“We are all contributing toward the United Nations’ call to leave no one behind.” Addah stated.
The programme included a welcoming remark from TI-Ghana’s Executive Director and a statement from a representative of the Assembly. Presentations focused on understanding corruption, the nexus between corruption and discrimination, and real-life community experiences, facilitated by the Social Auditing Club (SAC) and the Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (ALAC).
Participants engaged in a lively plenary and Q&A session, sharing local experiences and suggesting practical ways to report and resist corrupt practices in their communities. The session on corruption reporting channels particularly encouraged participants to make use of TI-Ghana’s existing mechanisms for whistleblowing and legal support.
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