The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Ghana National Chapter, has expressed deep sadness about the recent devastating floods that have struck Mepe in the Volta Region and parts of the Eastern and Greater Accra regions as result of excess spillage of water from Akosombo and Kpong dams that have displaced over 30,000 people.
In a statement signed by the Chairperson of AWLN Ghana National Chapter, Dr. Charity Binka stated that the Network notes with great concern the disproportionate effects the flood is having on women and children.
“AWLN Ghana is therefore calling for a multi-faceted approach that could address the unique needs and vulnerabilities of women and children in this time of crisis.
“AWLN Ghana notes that women and children are often more vulnerable to the impacts of floods due to their physical and social characteristics. AWLN Ghana said women are particularly at a disadvantage due to societal norms or physical limitations while children lack the capacity to respond effectively to flood-related dangers.
“The network is therefore asking for the collection of gender-disaggregated data to better understand the specific needs of women and children during flooding. The analysis of such data will determine the practical measures that could be taken to meet the real needs of the affected people, especially women and children,” Dr. Binka stated.
Attached is the full statement from AWLN-Ghana
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM
