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The Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo, says that if she is given the go-ahead, she will engage in further inquiries about whether men should receive paternity leave to help their wives.
She said it was not out of place for men or husbands to take paternity leave, as it existed in other jurisdictions, including Israel.
However, there must be proper consultations so that it does not create an avenue for some men or husbands to abuse the privilege should it go live.
Ms Safo said this when she appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, for its investigation.
The designated minister answered questions related to the School Feeding Program (SFP), the Livelihoods Empowerment Program Against Poverty, the delay in payment of catering services under the SFP, the property rights of spouses, the welfare of Kayayie (main potters), the protection of the vulnerable and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), among others.
Ms. Safo assured her commitment to rewrite the Affirmative Action Bill that has been in and out of Parliament on numerous occasions.
He also expressed his intention to introduce a bill on the property rights of spouses after the dissolution of the marriage and the Elder Bill if it is approved.
On whether or not she will close the witch camps, Ms Safo said she would introduce novel programs to rename the camps to meet the needs of inmates, as most of the elderly women labeled as witches were unwilling to return. to home.
Regarding the controversial issue of LGBT rights, Ms. Safo pointed out that article 104 of the Penal Code incriminated the practice and was therefore non-negotiable.
In addition, the culture of the country disapproves of it and therefore defends the position of the law and the culture of Ghanaian society.
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