The United
Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) Ghana, in partnership with the
Ministry of Gender, children and social Protection, in celebration of 2015
International Women’s Day, brought together leading women in business, entertainment,
politics, health, education etc. under the theme “Advancing, Women Empowerment” at the Labadi
Beach Hotel in Accra.
It was a
night of glamour, food, music and the celebration of the achievements of
Ghanaian women with calls encouraging women to unite and support one another to
progress as in unity lay strength from Her Excellency, Maltida Amissah-Arthur(the second lady of the Republic
of Ghana)Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings(former
first lady) and Mrs. Eva Lokko former Director General of GBC.
It was a
vibrant night full of glamorous and influential women in Ghana with a key
highlight of the night ,beong the screening of Shirley Frimpong –Manso’s film, “Love
or Something like that”which was
followed with a dinner and panel discussion on women’s issue and
HIV.
The film is
being screened at various high schools and Tertiary Educational Institutions in
Ghana,to educate younger people about HIV and sexual health.
Some prominent
guests of the dinner included Efya, Gene West, Becca, Wiyala, Yvonne Okoro, Stephanie Benson, Kokui
Selormey, Jessica Opare Saforo and many
other leading women achievers in Ghana.
The founder
of Ghana Women in Business and Leadership ,MD of OML Africa ,Anita Wiafe-Asinor
expressed at the dinner that“ there is something amazing about when women come
together, we love feeling inspired and motivated and to do more.”
The night
ended with a vote of thanks and networking when the women shared their
experiences with one another whiles
enjoying each other’s company
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