The UN Global Compact Network Ghana in collaboration with the Ghana Stock Exchange and its esteemed global partners namely the International Finance Corporation (IFC), UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE), UN Women, and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) proudly joined stock exchanges worldwide in commemorating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 through its flagship event, ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’
This year’s theme was “Ring the Bell for Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment.”
The event brought together industry players, women entrepreneurs, corporates, students, and advocates to highlight the critical role of women in economic development and the need for equitable opportunities for women in all sectors
In his goodwill message, the Executive Director for UN Global Compact Network Ghana, Mr. Tolu Kweku Lacroix said: “The Forward Faster campaign by the UN Global Compact emphasizes the urgency of accelerating progress on gender equality as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Companies must commit to achieving equal representation of women in leadership roles, including at the board and executive levels. True empowerment requires more than just words—it requires action.”
The keynote speaker for the event, the Chief Executive Officer of L’AINE HR and Co-Founder of Legacy Girls College, Dr. Mrs Ellen Hagan, in her speech, said: ‘That gender equality and women empowerment are no longer a cliché; it is a fundamental need for a thriving economy and society. Empowering women and ensuring equal opportunities is not just a matter of fairness, it is essential for progress, innovation and sustainable success in any industry.’’
In her remarks, the Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Abena Amoah, reaffirmed GSE’s dedication to gender diversity and inclusion: “At the Ghana Stock Exchange, we believe that a thriving economy is one where women and girls have equal access to opportunities and resources. Our commitment goes beyond today’s celebration—we continue to champion policies that promote female participation in leadership, investment, and entrepreneurship.’’
The event also featured a high-level panel discussion with distinguished speakers from the financial sector, corporate Ghana and a girl’s school, sharing insights on enhancing women and girls’ rights, gender equality and empowerment.
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