The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has joined the international community in commemorating the 2026 International Day of Families, under the global theme: “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing.”
The commemoration highlights the indispensable role of families as the foundation of society and draws attention to the growing inequalities that continue to affect the well-being and development of children across communities.
In a press statement released on Friday, the Ministry noted that many families continue to face social and economic challenges, including poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, child labour, human trafficking, and limited access to quality healthcare and education.
It stated that these challenges place immense pressure on families and affect their ability to provide the care, protection, love, and guidance children needs to thrive.
It stated that strong, stable, and supportive families are essential to national development, social cohesion, and the protection of vulnerable groups. Every Ghanaian child deserves a safe and nurturing environment, regardless of their social or economic background.
“Government remains committed to strengthening family systems and improving child wellbeing through responsive policies, programmes, and social protection interventions.
These include the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, the School Feeding Programme, the National Parenting Strategy, and strengthened child protection systems,” the statement stated.
According to the Ministry, it has also introduced key policy frameworks aimed at promoting positive parenting, social inclusion, and equal opportunities for all children. These include the Child and Family Welfare Policy, the Justice for Children Policy, the National Child Policy, and the recently launched Early Childhood Care and Development Policy.
In addition, efforts have been intensified to strengthen responses to gender based violence, promote disability inclusion, expand community based child protection systems, and improve digital and social welfare services to ensure that no child is left behind.
“As Ghana joins the world to mark this important day, the Ministry calls on parents, caregivers, guardians, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations, development partners, communities, and all stakeholders to work together in building resilient families and safer communities for children.
Together, let us renew our collective commitment to building stronger homes and a society where every child has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and succeed,” the statement concluded.
