Young Urban Women's Movement

15/05/2026

As part of our May Day activities, the Young Urban Women’s Movement paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Labor, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul -Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, on 29th April 2026 to engage on the status and progress of Ghana’s ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190.

The discussion highlighted the urgent need to promote safe, inclusive, and violence-free workplaces, particularly for women and young people.

The engagement also underscored the importance of fast-tracking the ratification of ILO Convention 190 to strengthen protections against violence and harassment in the world of work.

The Honorable Minister warmly welcomed the engagement and assured us that the Ministry would expedite work on the reports already submitted, with the expectation of providing positive feedback on the ratification process by the end of the third quarter of this year.

We remain hopeful and committed to advocating for safer, more dignified, and equitable working environments for all.

16/04/2026

A month later, and the impact still speaks 💫
From the heart of our community durbars, these moments capture the strength, unity, and brilliance of young women showing up, standing tall, and uplifting one another.

The empowerment doesn’t end in March. It lives in our everyday conversations, our shared spaces, and the way we continue to rise together.

Here’s to community, culture, and the unstoppable power of women 🤍

13/04/2026

The Volta Regional members of the Young Urban Women Movement proudly joined Clean-Up and Clean Air Campaign in Ho 🇬🇭

As young women committed to community impact, we stepped out not just to clean our environment, but to raise awareness about the growing climate and waste management challenges affecting our communities ♻️🌍

Because real change doesn’t just happen in conversations ,it happens in action.

08/03/2026

It’s International Women’s Day, let’s remember real progress happens when we lift each other up.

Mentor a woman.
Support a woman-owned business.
Open doors for the next woman coming up.
Because when we give opportunities, support, and knowledge , we all gain.

08/03/2026

05/03/2026

Day 4 of the Global Tax Justice Advocacy Week

Today, ActionAid International and country Federations are bringing together experts and women from across the globe to unpack the critical link between Tax, Gender Equality, and the Cost of Education.

This learning and sharing session will create an open, participatory space for collective reflection on how tax systems can reproduce gender biases, influencing education financing and shaping the rights and opportunities of women and girls.

We will hear insights from:
🎤 Dr. Lyla Latif – Committee on Fiscal Studies
🎤 Carolina Finette – Tax Justice Network
🎤 Ellen Dixon – Global Students Forum

Participants will also have ample time for questions and open discussion, making this an opportunity to exchange ideas and deepen understanding on building fair and gender-responsive tax systems. We extend invitation to all AAG Stakeholders in Ghana to join this Webinar.

🗓 Today, Thursday 5th March 2026
🕒 13:00 GMT | 14:00 CET | 15:00 CAT | 16:00 EAT
🗣️ Interpretation available in English, French, and Spanish

🔗 Join here:
https://zoom.us/j/91899140797?pwd=PLabBglhcEsDaNBZgKG11ZlLaXjuls.1

19/12/2025

https://www.dreamzfmonline.com/news/women-doing-more-than-society-acknowledges-young-urban-womens-movement-says-as-it-joins-campaign-against-gender-based-violence/index.html

The Young Urban Women’s Movement, an activist group affiliated with ActionAid Ghana, has asserted that women in Ghana contribute far more to society than they are recognized for. Comprising young people between the ages of 16 and 35, the Movement joined forces with Activista and COMBAT members to ...

15/12/2025

For 16 days, we stood together to speak out, learn, and take action against gender-based violence. These moments reflect voices raised, stories shared, and a collective commitment to build safer, more just communities for everyone.

Activism doesn’t end with these 16 days. It continues in our daily choices, our conversations, and our courage to challenge violence wherever it exists. Together, we keep pushing for change.

12/12/2025

When voices rise together, violence falls apart. Let’s stand united to end gender-based violence

12/12/2025

The Young Urban Women Movement (YUWM) in the upper East Region, with support from ActionAid Ghana, marked the climax of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a symbolic route march through Bolgatanga. Carrying loads on our heads, we made visible the burdens women bear daily from unpaid care work and economic inequality to gender-based violence, digital abuse, and discrimination. We ended the march with a media engagement, presenting these burdens to the world and demanding a future free from cyberbullying, digital violence, and all forms of GBV. Together, we rise for a safer, fairer world for every woman and girl.