Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Ghana

11/09/2026

Digital platforms continue to reshape employment; consequently, ensuring decent work, social protection and a strong representation of platform workers is becoming increasingly important.

Together with the General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers’ Union (GTPCWU) we a held a pivotal Leadership Sensitisation on Decent Work in the Platform Economy in Accra. We had participants from ride-hailing and courier groups. We delved into important topics like the ILO Convention 193, Ghana’s evolving legal framework for platform work, and strategies to advocate for stronger protections for platform workers.

09/09/2026

Gender equality in global supply chains is vital for building resilient and sustainable systems. Yet women workers still face significant challenges, including gender-based violence, harassment, and precarious work conditions.

We partnered with the General Agricultural Workers' Union to amplify Women workers' voices and advocate for fairer, more accountable supply chains in Ghana's cocoa, mining, horticulture, and oil palm sectors. Together, we can make a difference!

18/06/2026

The 2026 cohort of the Women in Politics Training Programme is all set to enhance knowledge and promote shared growth! 🎉

We were thrilled to kick off the training with inspiring leaders like Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP and Ms Benedicta Lasi, who emphasised the importance of inclusive development and ensuring women are at the decision-making table.

12/06/2026

Our visit to Ghana's first female Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang deepens our partnership and commitment to promoting gender equality and youth participation in the Ghana's development.

26/05/2026

Digital democracy is essential for promoting participatory democracy. In this context, the FES Ghana Office partnered with the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE Gh)to organize a workshop focused on enhancing youth civic participation in constitutional governance through digital platforms. The workshop aimed to modernize civic engagement, promoting transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in governance.

25/05/2026

FES and You-Net are excited to announce the commencement of the 2026 Young Leaders Training Program (YLP). After a thorough selection process, we have once again gathered a diverse and motivated group of participants for this year's program. The YLP aims to equip these young leaders with the essential skills needed to drive change and create a meaningful impact on Ghana's development.

01/05/2026

Across the globe, digital labour platforms are reshaping how work is organised, governed, and valued. But behind the language of innovation lies a more difficult reality: algorithm-driven systems are exposing major gaps in labour regulation and worker protection.

📱 From ride-hailing to delivery services, platform workers keep our economies moving. Yet apps often control access to jobs, pay, and ratings, with limited transparency or human oversight.

Women are disproportionately affected, earning less on average and facing higher risks of harassment, unsafe conditions, and discrimination.

There is a clear need for action:

➡️ Recognise platform workers as workers

➡️ Guarantee labour rights, social protection, and fair conditions

➡️ Protect the right to organise and bargain collectively

✊As we mark Labour Day 2026, we must reaffirm a simple principle: the future of work must be grounded in dignity, rights, and justice for all workers.

16/03/2026

In this powerful documentary, director Gertrude Malizeni sheds light on the realities faced by women workers in Tanzania’s labor market. “Mama Mishe” documents the daily working conditions of women in the informal sector, exposing the instability, lack of legal protections, limited access to social security, and economic vulnerability they navigate. At the same time, it highlights their resilience, entrepreneurship, and determination in the face of structural inequality.

The movie was selected as part of the “Give to Gain – and Popcorn!” series by the FES Gender Justice Competence Centre, reaffirming our commitment to advancing inclusive labor systems where women’s work — whether formal or informal — is valued, protected, and empowered.

Watch documentary here;
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZRp4N9_8vf2tRIyb-cR2HUQTH8JkKJm/view?usp=sharing

10/03/2026

Misikir , is our first film in the FES Gender Justice Competence Centre “Give to Gain – and Popcorn!” film series.

Misikir — “witness” in Amharic — film embodies the act of bearing witness to the profound consequences of conflict on women's dignity, safety, and survival. The film bears witness to the unique and deeply gendered ways in which women and girls have been affected by the conflicts that erupted in November 2020 in the regional state of Tigray and later spread to the regional states of Amhara and Afar in northern Ethiopia. It also sheds light on the ongoing impact of intercommunal violence in the Oromia regional state on women's lives and livelihoods.

In the context of International Women's Day 2026, and under the theme “Give to gain,” Misikir reminds us that when women's experiences are recognized and placed at the centre, societies gain truth, awareness, and the necessary momentum for change. Witnessing is not a passive act—it is a political and transformative act. By listening to women, amplifying their voices, and recognizing their agency, we contribute to building more just, accountable, and inclusive societies.

watch film here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwBnIiQaljQ&t=1s

Misikir” – a feminist film about women in conflict

09/03/2026

“Give to Gain” speaks to a powerful truth: a true and just transformation requires collective compromise and investment. When women’s voices are amplifies, when institutions recognize their leadership, and when societies legitimize women and feminist movements, we all benefit - stronger democracies, safer communities, and more inclusive development.