The Community Aid for Rural Development (CARD Ghana) has launched the Upper West Regional chapter of the She Leads Social Movement in Wa over the weekend. The launch followed a series of activities by CARD with financial support from Plan International Ghana under the She Leads Campaign. The She Leads project is aimed at increasing sustained influence of girls and young women on decision-making and the transformation of gender norms in both formal and informal settings. Speaking at the event, the She Leads Program Manager at Plan International Ghana, Madam Anna Nabere, indicated that the organisations is working with young people, young people-led and girl-led groups and organizations to empower them to influence positive change in their communities.
The Upper West Regional Director of the Department of Gender, Madam Charity Batuure, stressed the need for female representation on tables of discussion to ensure inclusiveness.
The President of the She Leads Social Movement, Madam Felicia Baganiah, said the movement will engage in awareness campaigns to contribute to the empowerment and development of Girls and Young Women.
The Nyagli chief, Naa Issah at the event said the project has exposed his community to the importance of girl-child education and out-of-school girls have re-enrolled.