The 2025 She Builds Conference has renewed calls for greater women’s representation in leadership across politics, academia, and society, with Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, emphasizing the need to break barriers.
Speaking at the event in Accra, the Minister hailed Ghana’s first female Vice President, Prof. Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as a trailblazer whose achievements should inspire young women.
“When women rise, nations rise. The story of Prof. Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang must remind every girl that the glass ceiling is not unbreakable—it is meant to be shattered,” she said.
Hosted by The Academic Woman Foundation, the She Builds Conference brought together female academics, policymakers, and gender advocates under the theme of empowerment, resilience, and innovation.
Discussions focused on dismantling systemic barriers and promoting sustainable solutions for women’s advancement in leadership, education, and economic opportunities.
Founder of the Academic Woman Foundation, Dr. Anatu Mahama, urged young women to pursue excellence with courage and vision.
“Education is not just a key—it is a master key. Women who learn, lead, and lift others create a ripple effect of change that transforms generations,” she said.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, also encouraged women to embrace leadership opportunities, warning that declining them undermines progress.
“Every time a woman says ‘yes’ to leadership, she is saying ‘yes’ to inclusion, progress, and national development. Saying no limits your voice and dims the light for those who look up to you,” she remarked.
The conference concluded with a collective commitment to empower women to step confidently into decision-making spaces, shaping policies and driving national transformation across all sectors.
Source: Williams Nsiah
