Gov’t to Launch 3 New Legal Frameworks to Strengthen Social Protection, Gender Equity
Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, will today, October 7, 2026, officially launch three major legal instruments on social protection and gender equity.
The instruments are the Social Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1148), the Social Protection Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2521) and the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2522).
According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the launch, to be held under the theme “Building An Inclusive, Equitable and Resilient Ghana: From Legislation to Impact,” will mark an important step in strengthening Ghana’s legal and institutional framework for social protection while advancing gender equity and inclusion.
Act 1148 provides the legal foundation for a coordinated national social protection system and seeks to promote the well-being of people experiencing poverty, vulnerability and social or economic risks.
It also provides for institutional arrangements to strengthen the coordination and delivery of social protection interventions.
The Social Protection Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2521) provides the regulatory framework to support implementation of the Act, while the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2522) provides the framework for implementing the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121) and advancing its objectives on gender equity and inclusion.
The three legal instruments provide an important framework to strengthen coordination, accountability and implementation across social protection and gender equity interventions, while clarifying the responsibilities of the institutions involved in their implementation.
The launch will also deepen public understanding of the new legal and regulatory frameworks and highlight the importance of translating the provisions into practical outcomes for citizens.
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