The National Women’s Committee of the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has marked this yr’s International Women’s Day by participating feminine college students pursuing careers in science and technology by means of a mentorship and dialogue session in Tarkwa.
The initiative, organised in collaboration with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), introduced collectively members of the Girls in Science and Technology (GIST) programme and ladies professionals in the mining sector to share experiences and steering on constructing careers in the male-dominated business.
The programme aimed to show college students to profession alternatives in the mining sector and to spotlight the union’s function in selling and defending staff’ rights, significantly these of ladies and younger feminine staff.
Associate Professor Ohenewaa Kakra Dankwa, Patron of GIST, inspired the scholars to take full benefit of the engagement and search mentorship from skilled professionals.
She expressed optimism concerning the collaboration, noting that partnerships between academia and business organisations such because the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union are important in nurturing the following technology of feminine professionals.
A panel dialogue that includes ladies working in the mining business shaped a key a part of the occasion. Explosives Manager at Maxam Ghana, Engineer Justina Dzah, and Mining Engineer at Ghana Manganese Company, Engineer Ruth Mends, shared insights from their skilled journeys and mentioned how ladies can navigate challenges inside the sector.
Head of Training, Programmes and Stakeholder Engagement at GMWU, Mrs Vida Brewu, additionally delivered a presentation on the theme “Rights. Justice. Action for All Women and Girls.”
She highlighted the a number of expectations positioned on ladies and girls, from excelling academically to assembly office calls for and contributing to nationwide growth, whereas typically dealing with systemic obstacles.
According to her, challenges corresponding to entrenched socio-cultural expectations tied to gender roles, insufficient campus amenities for menstrual hygiene, and poorly lit environments that compromise security proceed to hinder the progress of girls in training.
Mrs Brewu additional famous that restricted illustration, lack of mentorship, sexual harassment, and inadequate educational and profession help stay obstacles for many younger ladies pursuing careers in science and analysis.
She due to this fact inspired the scholars to know their rights, construct sturdy networks, and communicate out in opposition to injustice.
“Girls must rise to their rights, advocate for change and take action to shape their own futures,” she urged.
Chairperson of the National Women’s Committee of GMWU, Mrs Florence E. Nkrumah, additionally inspired the scholars to champion gender equality and turn out to be brokers of change inside their communities.
She reminded them that ladies’s rights are human rights, rooted in dignity, equity, and equal alternative.
Second Vice Chairperson of the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union, Ms Agnes Agamasu, additionally suggested the scholars to hunt correct profession steering as they put together to enter the job market, stressing the significance of constructing knowledgeable selections that may assist them construct sustainable careers.
The engagement shaped a part of actions by the union to advertise gender inclusion in Ghana’s mining business whereas encouraging extra younger ladies to pursue careers in science, engineering and technology.
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