At the CSW70 Hauriou Commission side event, SWIDA Ghana highlighted the vital role of grassroots women caregivers in Northern Ghana, saying they are the unsung heroes providing essential care work.
Executive Director of SWIDA Ghana, Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed said these care workers are often unpaid and undervalued, yet remain a crucial need for community well-being.
According to Hajia Alima, SWIDA Ghana has over the years been advocating for a just care system that recognizes and supports these caregivers.
She said, “by amplifying their voices and contributions, we can create a more equitable society.”
SWIDA Ghana’s work focuses on empowering women and promoting gender equality, through community transformation and fostering shared responsibilities, using initiatives such as the Gender Model Family approach.
The Executive Director also emphasized the need for policies supporting caregivers and promoting women’s economic empowerment, where she said “by valuing care work, we can build a more just and inclusive world.”
SWIDA Ghana’s efforts are making a tangible impact in Northern Ghana, and their work serves as a model for others.
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