Women Media and Change (WOMEC) made a strong contribution to national conversations on maternal and child health by presenting an abstract from the Nourish Ghana: Advocating for Increased Leadership to Combat Malnutrition Project at the 2025 Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) Conference. Our abstract was selected for both oral and poster presentations, a highly...

The Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) joins the global community to commemorate World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10th October to raise awareness and advocate for mental wellness as a human right. This year’s theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” is especially relevant in Ghana and across Africa, where...

On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, the Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) joins the global community to reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where menstruation is no longer a source of shame, silence, or inequality. The theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” reflects the urgency of collective action to ensure that no girl...

Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) in collaboration with the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Ghana, successfully conducted the national monitoring exercise for the 2025 Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) on May 6, 2025. A team of about 15 comprising lecturers, students, volunteers from the university of Ghana and WOMEC staff took part...

A five-day training to equip local actors in West and Central Africa with the skills to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has been held in Cotonou, Benin.  The programme was organised by the Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) with funding from the Sweden International Development Agency...

Families may vary in size, race and colour, but they share a common thread: they always serve as a sanctuary- Dr. Charity Binka

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She in Media (SIM) Mentorship Program is an initiative by the Women Media and Change (WOMEC) organization. The SIM program is aimed at empowering young upcoming and practicing female journalists to excel in the ever-evolving media landscape. Grounded in the belief that diverse voices and perspectives are essential for a vibrant and inclusive media ecosystem...

Globally, women are most likely to be responsible for fetching water for households, while girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to bear the responsibility, and spend more time doing it each day, according to a new report released today by UNICEF and WHO. Progress on household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) 2000-2022:...

The Programme Manager, NETRIGHT Ghana, Patricia Blankson Akakpo, says Ghana has a tremendous opportunity to accelerate Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by implementing policies that will accelerate women’s empowerment. However, she says for the country to seize this opportunity effectively, gender equality must be mainstreamed into all of Ghana’s development policies. Mrs Akakpo, who is...