The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has extended warm wishes to women and girls across Ghana and around the world as the country joined the global community to mark International Women's Day 2026.

In a message shared on her social media platforms to commemorate the occasion, the Vice President praised the resilience, achievements and vital contributions of women to national development. She urged citizens to celebrate the progress made while sustaining efforts to expand opportunities for women and girls.

“On this International Women’s Day 2026, I send heartfelt greetings to all women and girls across Ghana and around the world,” she said.

“Let us be proud of the resilience, achievements, and essential contributions women continue to make to our nation’s progress.”

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the theme for this year’s observance, “Giving to Gain,” reflects the country’s growing commitment to gender inclusion and the empowerment of women.

According to her, the government’s deliberate effort to ensure that women constitute at least 30 per cent of appointments to public office demonstrates the importance of inclusive leadership in national development.

“The intentional effort to ensure women make up at least 30 per cent of government appointments recognizes a simple truth about national development: when women serve as ministers, lead key public institutions, and help shape policy at the highest levels, the country benefits from a broader range of talent and perspective,” she said.

The Vice President stressed that the principle of empowering women should not be limited to government institutions but must extend across all sectors of society.

She said expanding opportunities for women in business, academia, civil society, the creative industries and faith-based leadership would strengthen the country’s social and economic fabric.

“In business, academia, civil society, the creative industries, faith leadership, and other sectors, expanding opportunities for women enhances our national life and increases the pool of leadership that we rely on,” she said.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasised that promoting women’s participation is not merely symbolic but a strategic investment in the country’s future.

“Empowering women is not just a favour; it is a strategic investment in better governance and a more confident Ghana,” she added.

She encouraged continued support for gender equality and the advancement of women in Ghana and beyond.