GSE Managing Director Advocates for Gender Equality at “Ring The Bell” Event
The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Abena Amoah, has called for urgent action to dismantle legal and economic barriers hindering women’s progress.
Speaking at the Exchange’s “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” event on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, she highlighted the persistent disparities in women’s rights worldwide.
“Millions of women still face significant legal and economic barriers. According to the World Bank, women worldwide have access to only 77% of the legal rights that men do, and nearly 2.4 billion women of working age live in economies that do not grant them the same rights as men,” she noted.
Addressing the event under the theme “Ring the Bell for All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”, she stressed that gender equality is not just a moral obligation but an economic necessity.
“Gender equality is not a privilege; it is a fundamental right and an economic necessity. We must push for policies that guarantee equal opportunities, dismantle systemic barriers, and create spaces where women can lead, innovate, and thrive. When women are empowered, businesses grow, economies strengthen, and communities flourish.”
The Managing Director underscored the GSE’s commitment to gender diversity and inclusion, citing the leadership structure of the Exchange as a testament to progress in this regard.
“At the Ghana Stock Exchange, gender equality is not just a goal; it is a commitment to action. Our GSE Council (Board) proudly exemplifies this; our Chairperson is a woman, our Vice-Chairperson is a woman, and our Managing Director is a woman. 44% of the Council is female. 55% of our Management Team and 50% of our Executive Team are women. The women on the GSE Council are a shining example of rights, equality, and empowerment,” she added.
She further emphasized that the Exchange’s commitment to gender diversity aims to inspire other organizations and listed companies to follow suit, thereby strengthening the market through inclusivity.
“We are setting the standard for gender diversity and inclusion within our organization, demonstrating that when women also lead, industries thrive. By fostering an inclusive environment, we hope to inspire our listed companies and all to follow suit because a more inclusive market is a stronger market,” Ms Amoah quipped.
The ‘Ring the Bell for Gender Equality’ initiative is a powerful collaboration between the IFC, the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, the UN Global Compact, UN Women, the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), and the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
