INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023: THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA VICE-CHANCELLOR, PROF NANA ABA APPIAH AMFO'S MESSAGE TO WOMEN

Source: Prof Nana Aba Appiah Amfo

Forwarded by, Samuel K. Owusu

Dear Students, Staff and Faculty,

It is international women’s day once again, and I take the opportunity to wish all our women a happy international women’s day. This year’s theme is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. 

According to the United Nations, women make up only 22 per cent of artificial intelligence (IA) workers globally. In Africa, it is estimated that women are 28 per cent of the continent’s tech professionals, and 19 per cent of women use the internet. 

At the University of Ghana, even though women currently constitute 50.15 per cent of our overall student population (graduate and undergraduate), Information Technology (IT), with 20 per cent women participation in our programme with the least female participation. We have some distance to travel, and it is a work in progress.

The slogan for this year’s celebration is #EmbraceEquity. 

Our quest to have women participate fully in the technological advancement that is characteristic of the twenty-first century has to be intentional and sustained. 

Equity recognises that people start from different places, and we have to support them from their peculiar starting points. Embracing equity is seeking inclusion, supporting the disadvantaged, and sharing passion. It’s a collective effort. 

Let us call out gender stereotyping, bias and inequalities. Let us embrace equity as we strive for equality, a day at a time, a step at a time, a programme at a time. 

#EmbraceEquity  #IWD2023.

Happy International Women’s Day.

Best regards, 

It is worth commending and expressing gratitude to the University of Ghana's Vice Chancellor, Prof Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, for delivering a powerful International Women's Day message that highlighted the need for gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Her message was inspiring and uplifting, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of celebrating and supporting women in all aspects of their lives. Prof Nana Aba Appiah Amfo's leadership and commitment to promoting gender equality are admirable, and it sends a strong message to the world that we must continue to fight for women's rights. Her message is a reminder that women's rights are human rights and that gender equality is essential for creating a fair and justice society

On behalf of women everywhere, we thank Prof Nana Aba Appiah Amfo for her efforts and leadership in advancing the cause of gender equality and also raising awareness about the ongoing fight for gender equality. Her message will undoubtedly encourage, inspire, and empower more women to pursue their dreams without fear and limitations.


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