MoGCSP rallies support for Ghana's UNCRPD nominee

Ghana's nominee to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), Ms Mawunyo Kuma Yakor-Dagbah, together with officials from the disability community and key stakeholders, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection to discuss Ghana's campaign strategy.

Addressing the team, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting Ghana's campaign for the election of the Expert Committee of UNCRPD.

The Minister underscored the significance of Ghana securing representation on the UNCRPD Expert Committee, noting that it would further strengthen the country's voice in global disability rights governance and reinforce ongoing national efforts towards inclusion and social protection.

She congratulated Ms Mawunyo Kuma Yakor-Dagbah on her nomination and assured the delegation of the Government's readiness to support the process through the necessary diplomatic and institutional channels.

Ms Mawunyo Kuma Yakor-Dagbah expressed appreciation to the Minister for the support and encouragement shown towards her nomination, adding that the visit was intended to formally engage the Ministry on the campaign process, discuss strategic coordination, and explore ways of strengthening Ghana's bid at the international level.

She emphasised the importance of collaboration to ensure a successful campaign and eventual election to the UNCRPD Expert Committee.

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