Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, is in Washington, D.C. to participate in the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit, following an invitation from the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump.
The two-day summit brings together first spouses from around the world to deliberate on strategies aimed at creating a safer and more equitable digital environment for children.
Discussions are expected to focus on protecting young people online while harnessing technology for their development and empowerment.
Ahead of the summit, Mrs Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to child protection in the digital age, emphasizing the need to ensure technology serves as a positive tool for young people.
“Ghana stands ready to ensure technology becomes a force for empowerment, not endangerment, for every child. Our children’s future is our shared moral duty and generational responsibility,” she stated.
The summit highlights growing global collaboration on digital safety and the role of leadership in shaping policies that safeguard children while promoting inclusive access to technology.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
