I’ll advocate for paternity leave – Gender Minister-nominee

Minister-nominee for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has underscored the need for a meaningful paternity leave policy in Ghana.

Speaking during her vetting on January 22, she highlighted the importance of ensuring fathers actively spend time with their families during the proposed leave.

While advocating for its introduction, she emphasized the need for robust measures to make the policy impactful, beyond its mere existence.

Lartey’s vision aligns with promoting gender equity in caregiving roles and fostering stronger family connections.

Her remarks reflect a broader push to involve fathers in child-rearing, creating a balanced family structure.

This proposal follows calls for more inclusive leave policies supporting both parents.