Panellists call for more investment to empower the girl child
Hope for Future Generation (HFFG), a Ghanaian non-governmental organisation committed to promoting the rights and wellbeing of women and children, has organised a webinar to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child.
The event, held on the 2025 United Nations theme, “: “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontline of Crisis,” brought together young professionals, advocates and students to discuss practical ways of empowering girls through education, innovation and mentorship.
The virtual engagement featured a panel comprising a journalist, a customer experience supervisor and a research assistant — all young Ghanaians who shared their experiences and perspectives on overcoming gender barriers in their careers.
Discussions highlighted the importance of providing equal opportunities for girls in science, technology, education and leadership. The panellists also called for stronger mentorship and investment in digital literacy to prepare girls for future careers.
The Executive Director of the Hope for Future Generation, Cecilia Senoo, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to promoting gender equality and amplifying the voices of girls.
“At HFFG, we strongly believe that empowering girls through education and innovation is not just a moral obligation but a strategic investment in national development,” she said.
“When girls are given equal access to opportunities, they contribute meaningfully to shaping the social and economic transformation of their communities and the nation as a whole,” she added.
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Participants from across the country joined the session and shared ideas on how the government, civil society and the private sector can work together to advance the inclusion and empowerment of girls.
A panellist, Jacqueline Akosua Brago, a Customer Experience supervisor encouraged girls to pursue their ambitions with confidence and determination using her story as an example.
“Girls must not limit themselves by fear or stereotypes,” she said. “We are capable of leading in every sector — from media to science — once we believe in our potential and have the right support systems, she continued.
Richard Adonu Mensah, a panellist also shared that the community must be willing to empower girls through all spheres of life.
International Day of the Girl Child
The International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated globally on October 11 each year, recognises the rights of girls and the challenges they face worldwide.
It also calls for renewed efforts to promote gender equality and empower girls through education and technology.
By hosting the webinar, the Hope for Future Generation reaffirmed its support for the global agenda to advance equality, innovation and opportunity for all girls, ensuring that their voices remain central in building a more inclusive and sustainable future.
