Where are the women in Africa? Can Ghana’s Affirmative Action Bill improve Women’s Representation in Politics?

Political Science Department cordially invites you to POLITALK SPECIAL LECTURE: Where are the women in Africa? Can Ghana’s Affirmative Action Bill improve Women’s Representation in Politics?
Ghana has often been portrayed as a role model for democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to the relatively peaceful transition of power since the country’s first democratic elections in 1992 under the 4th Republic. However, Ghana is behind other African countries in terms of the gendered aspects of political governance. This lecture will explore whether the Affirmative Action Bill that was passed by Ghana’s Parliament on July 30, 2024, can achieve its aims of promoting gender equality and women empowerment by addressing the systemic barriers that have hindered women political participation in the Ghanaian society.

Speaker Profile:
DR LAWRENCIA AGYEPONG
Director -Centre for International Relations-University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Ghana.
Senior Lecturer of the Faculty of Integrated Communication Sciences

Dr. Lawrencia Agyepong’s background is in political communication and cultural studies. Most of my work centers around celebrity studies, gossip, and politics. My track record is enhancing course quality and revitalizing instruction through innovative educational methods. I have extensive expertise in Research Methods, Political Communication, Celebrity Studies, Political Marketing, Media and Communication, Gender Studies, and Cultural Studies Research.

Wednesday, October 9th, 4:30 -6:30 pm
A225 – 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC

Open to UFV and the public, please RSVP to natasha.tvete@ufv.ca

For any questions, please contact edward.akuffo@ufv.ca or 604.504.7441 ext. 4444