Young Urban Women's Movement

01/09/2026

As part of our Girls leading change activities, YUWM Volta created a safe and empowering space for girls in Adaklu Helekpe, Goefe, Tserefe and Agblefe, where they could know their rights, speak with confidence, lead with purpose, and connect with mentors and peers.

Through the YUWM Girls’ Leadership, Mentorship and Advocacy Model (GLAM), our girls explored self-awareness, bodily autonomy, SRHR, public speaking, storytelling, community issues, and practical ways to create positive change.

We are proud of every girl who participated, shared her voice, asked questions, dreamed boldly, and committed to making a difference in her community.

18/08/2026

On 14th August 2026, YUWM Ghana in the Eastern Region held a Leadership and Policy Dialogue at UESD, Somanya, as part of our International Youth Day activities.

Under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” the dialogue brought together young people and stakeholders to engage in important conversations around leadership, policy, personal development, digital inclusion, and the opportunities available to young people today.

One key takeaway was the reminder that every opportunity is a chance to learn and grow. We were encouraged to identify our strengths, recognise gaps, take action, and remain intentional about our personal and professional development.

Despite our different backgrounds, experiences, and contexts, we share common aspirations for a better future. As young people, we have a vital role to play in shaping that future through leadership, meaningful participation, and collective action.

12/08/2026

International Youth Day is here once again

This year, YUWM joins young people around the world in reflecting on the theme: “Different contexts, common aspirations.”

We call for meaningful investment in young people’s education, skills, livelihoods, leadership, health, and participation in decision making.

We urge governments, development partners, civil society, and communities to move beyond simply listening to young people and create real opportunities for youth to influence policies, shape solutions, and lead change.

Across different contexts, young people share common aspirations for a better, more inclusive, and sustainable future.

A better future cannot be built for young people without being built with young people.
Let young people be heard.
Let young people lead.
Let young people shape the future.

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