Ghana to launch new social protection and gender equity laws

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is set to launch three major legal instruments in Accra on October 7, 2026, to reinforce social protection and advance gender equity in Ghana. Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will officially unveil the frameworks.

The new instruments include 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). Act 1148 establishes a legal foundation for a coordinated national social protection system to support individuals facing poverty, vulnerability, or economic risks.

The accompanying regulations are designed to provide the necessary regulatory and implementation frameworks for the Act and the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024. The initiative aims to strengthen institutional coordination, accountability, and the practical delivery of social interventions across the country.