HRAC empowers young girls through Affirmative Action Act training

The Human Rights Advocacy Centre (HRAC) has organised a two-day capacity training for 20 young girls, known as Affirmative Action Act Ambassadors (AAA Girls), in Accra.

The training is part of HRAC's efforts to promote awareness and implementation of the Affirmative Action Act 2024, which aims to bring about gender balance and equal opportunities for women in leadership positions.

The training covers democratic leadership, rights and responsibilities, leadership development, gender equality, effective advocacy, and personal growth.

The AAA Girls also received training on financial literacy from Omni Bisc. During their time in Accra, the girls visited UNFPA for educational purposes and to interact with YOLe Fellows.

This initiative was designed to prepare the girls for future leadership roles and empower them to champion causes in their communities. By promoting the Affirmative Action Act 2024, HRAC aims to encourage institutions to implement and comply with its provisions, ultimately bringing about a more level playing field for women in leadership.

The AAA girls were carefully selected during awareness creation activities in their schools between April 28, 2025, and May 1, 2025, in Jasikan and Tamale, respectively.

The Affirmative Action awareness campaign activities included media engagements, specifically radio interviews,

Community and opinion leaders' engagement sessions with political leaders, heads of the education policy unit of government (Ghana Education Service), members of law enforcement and state security apparatus, in the Jasikan and Tamale respectively.

"We believe that empowering girls and young women is key to achieving sustainable development and promoting human rights," added HRAC. "By training these AAA Girls, we're not only building their capacity but also equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to become future leaders and change-makers", the press statement read.