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If any Ghanaian lady would like to join others to bring about real change, do feel free to email me. Discussions would be on Skype only.

Why the need for such a movement?

This is because men have more economic power and put their priorities first.

This is an opportunity for women to state what they want with the encouragement of our movement.

Often partners leave women with children with no financial or physical assistance.

Some Ghanaian women have to work day and night just to provide meals for their children whilst some partners are busy chasing the next available lady.

With no child benefit, any child allowance or pocket money women often slave themselves for the benefit of their children.

Some women go through domestic violence without any refuge homes to go to in Ghana with support system.

How could other Ghanaian women bridge help to this gap?

Why not join the movement to encourage others to be assertive, yet avoid being aggressive when articulating real concerns.

Collectively women can have a voice, otherwise would be ignored.

The time has come for Ghanaian women to demand benefits and rights other enjoy in other countries.

Some women who have children with physical disabilities do not get any financial support or any assistance from our system and families.

Children with challenged behaviour often labelled as deviant children and vulnerable mothers who themselves needs support face the struggle holding the family together.

For example dyslexic children, autistic children etc.

Women need to articulate their identify needs and channel them via parliament for real change.

The time has come for Ghanaian women to speak out and be counted. Gone were the days when women's voice is not heard.

Ghanaian women movement need to lead the journey for real change for African women.

Let's fight for equality in pay; work life balance, improving working lives, equal opportunities etc.

Let's fight for better sanitation and hygiene  Continued    Source: Mercy Adede Bolus

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