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)