The Volta/Oti Regional Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association, Ms. Alberta Duhoe, has issued a call to parents and caregivers, urging them to actively support and reinforce the principles of gender equality and social inclusion within the household.
She emphasized the importance of accomplishing this by engaging in open dialogues and setting positive examples that can shape children’s perspectives.
Ms. Duhoe, who also serves as a Senior Tutor at St. Francis College of Education, delivered this message during her speech at the fifth graduation ceremony of the Momo Montessori Academy in Hohoe. She underscored that the family serves as the primary source of influence on a child’s attitudes and values.
She said, “as parents, let us eschew the virtue of making one gender feel more important and supported than the other at home.”
Ms. Duhoe emphasized that parents and caregivers should educate all their children, regardless of gender, on how to fulfill specific responsibilities within the household.
She underscored the importance of directing attention toward the fundamental pillars of society, including primary schools, and the essential role that stakeholders play in advancing gender equality and social inclusion within these institutions.
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Miss Duhoe highlighted that teachers, serving as guiding figures in a student’s life, bear the responsibility of cultivating a classroom environment that fosters gender equality and social inclusion.
She stressed that teachers should endeavor to instill appropriate values that encompass various aspects of a child’s development, thus shaping them into well-rounded and responsible citizens.
Miss Duhoe also called upon policymakers to ensure that the educational curriculum remains inclusive, diverse, and devoid of gender biases. She noted that an engaging and gender-friendly curriculum not only empowers children to become proactive advocates for sound policies and programs but also broadens their perspectives, encouraging them to be inclusive employers without imposing conditions that may disadvantage certain individuals in the workplace.
She underlined the vital role of communities in establishing an inclusive school environment, emphasizing that active community engagement fosters a sense of belonging and shared responsibility. She further encouraged students to champion gender equality and social inclusion by challenging stereotypes, promoting respect, and fostering friendships regardless of gender or background.
The occasion was held under the theme: “Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Awareness in Basic Schools: The Role of Stakeholders.”
Mrs. Comfort Honu-Agbley, the Founder and Proprietress of the School, commended parents and guardians for their unwavering support and commitment to the growth and development of their children. She praised the graduating students for their dedication and growth.
Master Asimenu Courage, the School Prefect, expressed their aspirations for the future, including increased enrollment, positive teacher-student relationships, maintaining a clean environment, and gender-balanced leadership skills. He recommended that the school’s prefectural system be democratically elected rather than relying on nominations or appointments.
