{"id":267425,"date":"2024-12-18T13:18:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T13:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/18\/create-special-seats-for-women-sheila-minkah-premo\/"},"modified":"2024-12-18T13:18:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T13:18:10","slug":"create-special-seats-for-women-sheila-minkah-premo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/18\/create-special-seats-for-women-sheila-minkah-premo\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Special Seats For Women &#8211; Sheila Minkah-Premo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong><em>Journalist seated at the AA training section<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Convenor for the Affirmative Action (AA) Law Coalition, Sheila Minka-Premo Esq, has stated that one of the best ways to increase female representation in Parliament was by making special seats available to them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe number of women who have been voted for is not going to be different from the previous Parliament, nothing will happen until the next election in 2028. So, for me, one idea I have been thinking about as a way to increase the number of women in Parliament is to possibly amend the law and to create space for special seats to be created for women to compete against each other,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a training organised by OXFAM Ghana to equip journalists and influencers on the AA Law, she stated that the law was not exclusively designed for women but utilised gender-neutral language to promote equality.<\/p>\n<p>Madam Minka-Premo further broke down the basic aspects of the law, helping to provide a deeper insight to participants.<\/p>\n<p>She explained that the law aimed to achieve gender parity by 2030, serving as a crucial step towards a more equitable society.<\/p>\n<p>She went on to say that the AA Law is a comprehensive and meaningful initiative, not a superficial gesture or tokenistic effort.<\/p>\n<p>Madam Minka-Premo provided a concise history of the law, from its initial conception to its eventual enactment while acknowledging the contributions of several key individuals who collaborated with her, highlighting their dedication and commitment to creating a more just and\u00a0equal\u00a0society.<\/p>\n<p>Madam Minka-Premo expressed the need for journalists to highlight the need to reach 30% women representation in all decision-making levels, and sensitise the public on the need for the law in nation-building and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>She went on to advise participants to stop labelling female representatives in Parliament \u00a0as \u201caggressive\u201d since both the extrovert and calm natured women are needed for balance\u00a0 in the society.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Vera Owusu Sarpong &amp; 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