In a step toward embedding gender perspectives in public sector planning and programming, the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) has held a sensitization workshop on gender mainstreaming for its staff.

The initiative, anchored in the Ministry’s 2025 Gender Work Plan and aligned with broader Civil Service directives, sought to deepen understanding and integration of gender-responsive strategies across all departmental operations.

The workshop, held in the Ministry’s Conference Room, was officially opened by the Director, General Administration, Mr. Dela Kemevor. In his opening remarks, Mr. Kemevor emphasized the importance of institutionalizing gender equity as a key pillar of effective governance and inclusive development. He commended the Gender Desk for championing the cause and encouraged participants to fully engage with the content of the training.

Elham Mumuni, Gender Equality Advisor at Strengthening Investments in Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation (SIGRA) led participants through an insightful session that unpacked the principles, practices, and impact of gender mainstreaming. From policy formulation to programme implementation, the interactive training highlighted the urgent need to ensure that gender perspectives are not an afterthought but a foundational consideration in public service delivery.

Participants, drawn from various agencies, directorates and units of MLGCRA, engaged in rich discussions, offering reflections from their respective areas and asking critical questions on how best to operationalize gender responsiveness in their day-to-day roles.

In her closing remarks, A Deputy Director at the Ministry and coordinator of the session, Madam Priscilla Attipoe, underscored the relevance of the training in shaping a more inclusive and effective public sector. “After today’s session,” she said, “I urge all of us to wear gender lenses when planning. Let us remember that integrating a gender perspective is not a tick-box activity, it is central to achieving sustainable and people-centered outcomes.”

She further encouraged participants to internalize the knowledge gained and to champion gender-responsive approaches within their teams and departments.

The workshop forms part of the Ministry’s commitment to aligning its operations with national gender equity goals and delivering results that reflect the diverse realities of Ghana’s citizens.

Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann

 (Public Relations Unit MLGCRA)

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has commended the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Christ Congregation in Adenta for its four decades of impactful service during a thanksgiving ceremony held on Sunday, 29th June 2025.

Speaking as Guest of Honour, Hon. Ibrahim congratulated the leadership and membership of the Church, acknowledging its consistency, growth and contribution to national development. He extended greetings from H.E. President John Dramani Mahama and praised the Presbyterian Church for its discipline, social impact and role in shaping civic responsibility.

He encouraged the Church to continue its role in uplifting society, calling on members to work diligently in their various spheres, citing Colossians 3:23–24 to urge service with commitment as unto the Lord.

Referencing the 40th anniversary theme, “Celebrating 40 Years of Christ’s Enduring Love,” the Minister reminded congregants that Christ’s sacrifice and love should inspire service, unity and compassion towards one another, especially the poor and vulnerable.

Hon. Ibrahim used the opportunity to invite the Church to actively participate in the upcoming National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, scheduled for Tuesday, 1st July 2025. The event, themed “Reflect, Reset and Renew for National Prosperity”, will be led by the President at the State House and followed by a Muslim service at the National Mosque. The Minister noted the day is set aside for all Ghanaians to thank God for national peace, stability and progress.

He concluded by applauding the Church’s contribution to character formation in the Adenta community and urged them to remain steadfast in their spiritual journey and national duty.

A cross-sector technical meeting has been convened in Accra to take stock of Ghana’s progress in delivering on its climate action commitments under the second Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 2.0). These commitments reflect Ghana’s pledge, as part of the global Paris Agreement, to combat climate change through both emission reduction (mitigation) and improved resilience to climate impacts (adaptation).

Organised by the Environmental Health and Sanitation Directorate of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), the session brought together key technical officers and representatives from various sectors, including waste management, water, health, infrastructure, and local governance. Their task was to evaluate what has been achieved since the country submitted its NDC 2.0 and to help shape the direction for the next round of climate actions.

Discussions centered on how well-planned interventions have been rolled out, particularly in vulnerable sectors. Special emphasis was placed on environmental health and sanitation areas directly linked to both the causes and effects of climate change. Stakeholders identified a need to ramp up community-level actions such as sustainable waste disposal, climate-informed planning, and public awareness campaigns that address health and environmental risks simultaneously.

The meeting also highlighted the broader co-benefits of climate action, including job creation, protection of public health, and building more resilient cities. Participants stressed that for progress to be sustained, strong collaboration between local and central government institutions is essential, especially in aligning policy priorities and implementing practical solutions at the grassroots level.

Equally, the importance of robust data systems, financing frameworks, and institutional coordination was underscored as critical enablers for tracking progress and scaling impact.

Findings from the session will feed into Ghana’s national climate reporting and support the development of its next NDC, helping to ensure transparency, policy coherence, and continued momentum toward a climate-smart future.

This technical review is part of Ghana’s ongoing commitment to global climate accountability and national development that leaves no one behind.

Source: Stephanie Edem Klutsey

 (Public Relations Unit MLGCRA)