Naa Momo Lartey, the ministerial nominee for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has vowed to weave Ghanaian family values into the country’s educational system in a bid to promote socially accepted behaviours.

During her vetting in Parliament on Wednesday, January 22, Lartey expressed her commitment to embedding cultural and societal norms into the curriculum, aiming to provide the younger generation with a solid foundation in Ghanaian values.

“If approved, I will prioritise ensuring that children learn about these family values from the start. It’s not just about laws; it’s about making these values part of their everyday learning,” she said, underscoring her belief in the power of education to instill lasting cultural principles.

Her remarks come amid the ongoing debate over Ghana’s controversial anti-gay bill, the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The proposed law seeks to criminalise activities linked to LGBTQ+ rights and has sparked intense discussions both within Ghana and internationally.

While the bill has garnered strong support among traditional and religious groups in Ghana, advocating for the preservation of cultural values, it has drawn criticism from global human rights organisations and foreign governments, who argue it infringes on fundamental human rights.

Lartey’s focus on embedding Ghanaian values into education reflects the broader conversation around the intersection of cultural preservation and human rights in the country.

Source:TheDotNews