We seek to bridge the gap between the privileged and the underprivileged via advocacy, support and capacity building.
“In the nineteenth century, the central moral challenge was slavery. In the twentieth century, it was the battle against totalitarianism. We believe that in this century the paramount moral challenge will be the struggle for gender equality around the world.”
― Nicholas D. Kristof
Women participation in decision-making has consistently been at the centre of the global agenda since the adoption of the Nairobi Forward-Looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women in 1985. In Ghana gender equality and equity principles are yet to be fully integrated into democratization processes, structures of power and decision-making procedures. Women participation compared to men in governance and development is still low, nevertheless some women have exhibited the qualities of good leadership.
Gender inequality still exists in Ghana within the households, workplaces and in larger society.
In certain developing nations like Ghana, gender inequality starts manifesting itself very early, a girl child starts facing discrimination right from the womb. Female child is treated inferior to male child and this is deeply engraved in the mind of the female child. This is more predominant in Ghana as well as other lesser developed countries. A male child is considered a blessing and his birth is celebrated as opposed to a female child where her birth is not celebrated and is considered more of a burden.
Educating a boy is seen as an investment as they are expected to earn and provide for their ageing parents. It is also believed to be a waste of resources to educate a girl child as she will eventually get married and be a homemaker. If a family cannot afford to educate all their children, the male child will get preference.
Global Bridge’s work in this area is therefore aimed at helping increase women’s participation in decision-making and in our governance’s process and other sectors as well. We also seek to do more research on women’s experiences and participation in policy making and their representation which as a result will influence the level of advocacy and outreaches which the women need to increase their understanding of our democratic process.
Global Bridge works creatively and proactively to help women in Ghana gain equal access to the knowledge, jobs, and finance that enhance both their incomes and their opportunities for the future.
We seek to bridge the gap between the privileged and the underprivileged via advocacy, support and capacity building.