YAWC Network Demands Action on Gender Laws and Women's Economic Empowerment



          Story By Azaglo Michael 


The Global Young African Women Congress (YAWC) Network has marked its 10th anniversary in Accra with a call for stronger implementation of gender equality laws, legal protections for property rights, and expanded access to economic and leadership opportunities for women.




Marking a decade of advocacy for women's development across Africa, the Global Young African Women Congress Network is shifting its focus from policy discussions to direct implementation.




Delivering the keynote address, Sheila Minkah-Premo, Convener of the Affirmative Action Law Coalition, highlighted the critical role of Ghana’s legal framework in advancing women’s leadership and economic independence. 


Sheila Minkah-Premo, Convener of the Affirmative Action Law Coalition


She urged professional women to pursue career growth, called on employers to ensure workplace equity, and advised female entrepreneurs to enhance business sustainability through legal and financial literacy.




Minkah-Premo criticized current provisions in the Affirmative Action Act regarding parliamentary representation, noting that the law lacks sanctions for political parties that fail to achieve gender balance. To address this, a proposal has been submitted to the Constitutional Review Committee to embed binding gender quotas in the Constitution.




Daniel Osei Tuffour, Founder and Executive Chairperson of the Young African Women Congress (YAWC), has urged governments and key stakeholders to move past mere policy promises and strictly enforce existing equity laws.


Daniel Osei Tuffour, Founder and Executive Chairperson of the Young African Women Congress (YAWC),


He emphasized that true gender parity requires immediate, binding action across three critical fronts:

• Asset Ownership: Guaranteeing women's legal rights to own, inherit, and control land and property.

• Economic Resources: Securing equal access to financial capital, credit, and market opportunities to drive economic independence.

• Equal Representation: Institutionalizing 50/50 inclusion for women across Cabinet portfolios, Parliamentary seats, and key state institutions.

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