Inspiring the Next Generation of Inclusive Leaders: EPL Ghana’s Empowerment and Leadership Tour – June 2025

Inspiring the Next Generation of Inclusive Leaders: EPL Ghana’s Empowerment and Leadership Tour – June 2025 From June 2 to 6, 2025, Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana embarked on an Empowerment and Leadership Tour across the Volta, Eastern, Ashanti, and Central Regions, reaching 7,068 students in various Senior High Schools. The tour promoted Gender Inclusion and Diversity in Leadership among young people.The tour, supported by the Ghana Education Service, created vibrant dialogue, mentorship, and empowerment spaces. Through workshops and forums, students, particularly girls and students with disabilities, were encouraged to explore leadership roles, challenge stereotypes, and champion equity in their schools and communities. Participating schools included Mawuko Girls’ SHS and Akropong School for the Blind. The initiative helped: Deepen understanding of gender equity and leadership values. Build confidence among students to take on leadership roles. Strengthen peer mentoring and advocacy networks.By spotlighting leadership as a matter of competence, not identity, the tour ignited a passion for change among the next generation. EPL Ghana remains committed to nurturing a diverse pipeline of leaders who will advance inclusivity, equity, and transformative leadership in Ghana. Related Articles Other Blogs, Articles, and News Letters Inspiring the Next Generation of Inclusive Leaders: EPL Ghana’s Empowerment and Leadership Tour – June 2025 Read More Equipping Public Servants for Gender-Responsive Governance: GDO Sensitisation Workshop Held in May 2025 Read More Validating Gender Inclusion: Civil Service Finalises Gender Mainstreaming SOP in May 2025 Read More Highlights from the April 2025National Gender Diversity Taskforce Meeting Read More Love0 Share Tweet Share Pin

Equipping Public Servants for Gender-Responsive Governance: GDO Sensitisation Workshop Held in May 2025

Equipping Public Servants for Gender-Responsive Governance: GDO Sensitisation Workshop Held in May 2025 On May 13, 2025, the National Gender Diversity Taskforce and the Civil Service Training Centre, in collaboration with EPL Ghana, held a sensitisation workshop to introduce the newly validated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for gender mainstreaming to Gender Desk Officers (GDOs).Led by Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Civil Service, the workshop aimed to equip GDOs with practical tools for integrating gender perspectives into public sector planning, budgeting, and service delivery.Dr. Efua Turkson, EPL Ghana’s Gender Equity and Research Manager, presented the “Women on the Rise” project, emphasising its role in fostering leadership opportunities for women in the Civil Service. Key sessions unpacked: The SOP’s content and institutional mandates. Reporting obligations and feedback loops. The mentorship role of Directors is to mentor at least two staff members, including at least one woman.Discussions addressed funding mechanisms, accountability, and collaborative structures for GDOs. The workshop concluded with a firm commitment to building a national network of GDOs committed to gender equity and supporting senior leadership to embed inclusion within the Civil Service. Love0 Share Tweet Share Pin