According to Ghana News Agency: 'Girl's Vision for the Future'. The event was organised by the She Leads Social Movement in partnership with CARD-Ghana and the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED). The celebration began with a street march along Wa's principal streets and concluded with a forum aimed at inspiring girls to recognise their potential and pursue leadership roles. Ms. Biney underscored the necessity of a unified approach to dismantling barriers against female participation in decision-making and leadership. She stressed the importance of encouraging girls to recognise their strengths. CARD-Ghana's interventions, including the She Leads project, are designed to create opportunities for girls to contest leadership positions, engage in decision-making, and access education and resources. "Our goal is to help girls identify themselves as leaders, recognise their potential, and take their education seriously," Ms. Biney stated. "We believe girls can lead just as effectively as men. If a woman can m anage a household, she can manage a community or even a nation," she emphasised. Ms. Shamira Napiini, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the She Leads Social Movement, added that women have the potential to excel when given equal opportunities. "When a woman puts her mind to something, she accomplishes it remarkably. We define a woman by what she believes she can achieve," she stated. Ms. Napiini acknowledged the progress made thus far but noted that women still face challenges such as stigmatisation, negative societal norms, and lack of confidence, which hinder their ability to initiate certain actions in society. She urged parents, community members, and policymakers to support girls' education and empowerment. "We've come a long way, but there is still much work to be done. We need to provide girls with equal opportunities like their male counterparts," she said.
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