Author: Nicholas Akussah
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Naa Momo Lartey, together with Plan International Ghana, has launched the second phase of the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Ghana Project, reinforcing national efforts toward women’s empowerment and gender equality.
The launch, held on Tuesday, 25th November 2025 in Accra, is being implemented by Plan International Ghana in partnership with NETRIGHT and AfriYAN, with full funding from Global Affairs Canada.
The event coincided with the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, highlighting the need for safer digital spaces for women and girls.
Plan International Ghana’s Country Director, Mr. Constant Tchona, emphasized the project’s mission: “Our shared objective remains to enhance the enjoyment of human rights by women and girls in all their diversity, and to advance gender equality in Ghana.”
The 6.5-year, CAD 9.4 million initiative—including CAD 4.5 million in grants—seeks to strengthen women’s rights groups, youth-led networks, and organizations of persons with disabilities through a feminist, inclusive, and movement-centered approach across all 16 regions.
A key focus of RWVLG is supporting the implementation of the Affirmative Action Law to increase women’s representation and influence in public life.
Mr. Tchona noted that when women and girls are empowered and heard, national development becomes more equitable.
Hon. Naa Momo Lartey commended the successes of Phase One (2019–2024), which strengthened women’s rights organizations, amplified women’s voices, and promoted gender-responsive governance.
She stated that Phase Two aligns with Ghana’s Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act and National Gender Policy (2025–2034).
“The RWVL Ghana Project can help strengthen public awareness, support institutional capacity-building, and reinforce accountability mechanisms for effective implementation of the act,” she said.
She reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring women and girls are empowered and recognized as leaders.
Global Affairs Canada’s Head of Cooperation, Madam Françoise Nduwimana, praised Plan International Ghana for its efficient management of previous project funds.
Lead Project Manager at Plan International Ghana, Mrs. Theodora Asare, presented an overview of the project’s feminist approach, capacity-building focus, and grant structure:
Grant Categories
- Multi-Year Core Funding (MYCF) – “Aya”
Symbolizes endurance, perseverance, and resilience
- CAD 50,000–80,000 per grant
- 30 grants
- Fast Responsive Funding (FRF) – “Gomekadi”
Symbolizing light and overcoming stagnation
- CAD 5,000–15,000 per grant
- 100 grants
- Influencing Grants (IG) – “Epa”
Symbolizing law and justice
- CAD 50,000 per grant 8 grants
- Key partners NETRIGHT and AfriYAN reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening feminist movements and championing inclusive policies. In their joint statement, they emphasized a vision of “a more inclusive, equitable and just Ghana—one where women and youth actively shape the systems that impact their lives.”
The event also unveiled members of the Steering Committee and Grants Selection Panel, marking readiness for effective implementation.
These bodies include representatives from Global Affairs Canada, Plan International, NETRIGHT, AfriYAN-Ghana, and key government institutions.
The second phase of the RWVL Project runs from March 7, 2025 to December 31, 2031.
