What the gender equity bill means for women in Ghana
Women in Ghana demand implementation of a gender equity bill signed by the president
Focus on Africa · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
We hear reaction from Ghana where President Nana Akufo Addo signed the gender equality bill. Women's rights advocates are calling for the immediate implementation of the nearly 30-year-old bill.
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Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Rob Wilson, Stefania Okereke, Nyasha Michelle and Frenny Jowi Technical Producer: Ricardo McCarthy Senior Producer: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi