Naa Momo Lartey, the ministerial nominee for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has pledged to incorporate Ghanaian family values into the country’s educational curriculum.
During her vetting in Parliament on Wednesday, January 22, Lartey expressed her commitment to reinforcing cultural values and addressing social issues in Ghana.
She emphasized that, if confirmed, her focus would be on integrating acceptable Ghanaian family values into the educational system, providing the younger generation with a sustainable foundation to understand and embrace societal norms and cultural values cherished by Ghanaians.
Lartey highlighted the importance of embedding these values in the curriculum, stating, “Beyond the enactment of the law, we need to integrate it into our curricula so that children will understand these family values from the beginning. I believe this approach is more sustainable than just enforcing laws.”
Her remarks came in the context of ongoing national discussions surrounding the controversial anti-gay bill, officially known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.
The bill, which aims to criminalize activities perceived to promote or normalize LGBTQ+ lifestyles in Ghana, was introduced in Parliament in 2021 by a group of bipartisan lawmakers led by Sam George.
The bill, which has sparked considerable debate, seeks to impose strict penalties on individuals or groups advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, as well as those who engage in same-sex relationships.
It has received widespread support from many Ghanaians, including traditional leaders and religious groups, who see it as essential to preserving the country’s cultural and moral values.
However, the bill has faced strong international opposition, with human rights organizations and foreign governments condemning it as a violation of fundamental human rights.
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