Ghana Women's Movement declares 'Women's Voices Matter' demonstration on Sept 29

The Ghana Women's Movement has declared a nationwide women's demonstration dubbed *"Women's Voices Matter"* scheduled for *Tuesday, 29th September 2026*.

According to a statement sighted by this portal and signed by Convener Janet Asana Nabla, the demonstration will bring together women from political parties, markets, salons, dressmaking shops, offices and homes, with male sympathisers welcome.

The group says it is deeply concerned about what it describes as increasing intimidation, arrests, remand and imprisonment of Ghanaian women in connection with the exercise of their freedom of expression.

"We, the women of Ghana... are coming together to demand justice, equality, dignity and the protection of our constitutional rights. Women cannot remain silent while other women are arrested, detained and imprisoned for speaking their minds," the statement said.

The Movement says *"Enough is enough"* and that Ghanaian women have voices, opinions and political rights to participate in national affairs.

As part of the demonstration, the group will present a petition to *Vice President Her Excellency Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang*. The petition will outline concerns and demands for dignity, equality, freedom of expression, women’s empowerment and equal treatment.

*Key Demands:*

*1. Stop the intimidation and arrests of Ghanaian women*

The movement demands that women must be free to speak, participate in politics, criticize government and demand accountability. "We will not be silenced."

*2. Full implementation of the Affirmative Action Law*

The group is calling for the full implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, including measures to increase women's representation and participation in decision-making.

*3. Economic empowerment for Ghanaian women*

The statement demands access to capital, businesses, jobs and meaningful economic opportunities for women. "We do not want promises. We want implementation."

*Demonstration Details:*

- Date: Tuesday, 29th September 2026

- Convergence Point: Opera Square, Accra