Gender Minister Recommends Sustainable Investment to Strengthen Child Protection
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for sustained and predictable investment in child protection systems, stressing that safeguarding children from labour exploitation requires more than strong laws.
According to her, it demands long-term financing, effective partnerships and collective national commitment.
Delivering the keynote address at the National Justice Conference on the theme “Sustainable Funding for Child Protection Against Labour Exploitation,” the Minister commended the International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana and its partners for initiating dialogue on one of the country’s most pressing child protection concerns.
She noted that protecting children is a shared national responsibility involving government, parliament, the Judiciary, development partners, civil society, the private sector, communities and families.
According to her, sustainable child protection depends on coordinated action, predictable financing and a common commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of every child.
The Minister observed that every child subjected to labour exploitation is denied the opportunity to realise his or her full potential and contribute meaningfully to national development.
She explained that investment in child protection should not be viewed merely as a social obligation but as a strategic investment in Ghana’s human capital and future prosperity.
The Minister further underscored the need for financing mechanisms that are predictable, well-coordinated and efficiently managed to ensure interventions deliver lasting outcomes for children.
She added that sustainable financing is not only about mobilising additional resources but also about ensuring available resources are strategically allocated to achieve maximum impact.
The conference organised by International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana under the National Justice Conference initiative sought to advance discussions on developing a sustainable financing roadmap for child protection in Ghana with particular focus on combating child exploitation.
The programme featured presentations, panel discussions, among others, on strengthening financing mechanisms and improving child protection systems.
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