Kyei Manu 
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has commended Sunda International Company Limited for its commitment to gender equity and job creation in Ghana.
The Minister paid a working visit to the company’s facility at Weija, where she toured the production lines to acquire first-hand information on its operations. She expressed satisfaction with the high standards of work and the deliberate efforts made to ensure women are well represented in leadership and decision-making positions.
Hon. Dr Naa Momo Lartey noted with pride that the company has achieved a 50–50 balance between men and women in key roles, a practice that reflects the spirit and intent of the recently passed Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024.
She further commended Sunda International for creating thousands of employment opportunities, particularly for the youth. She emphasized that such initiatives contribute significantly to reducing unemployment and supporting livelihoods across the country.
She however encouraged more private sector institutions to take a cue from Sunda by making youth empowerment and gender equity integral parts of their business operations.
The Minister disclosed that Sunda International will soon be issued a Gender Equity Compliance Certificate, in recognition of its adherence to the requirements of the new law. She stressed that this recognition places the company among the few in Ghana leading the way in translating gender equity from policy into practice.
In addition, the Minister revealed that government will partner with Sunda International on its flagship initiative to distribute free sanitary pads to schoolgirls nationwide, to promote menstrual hygiene management and reduce absenteeism among female students.
She noted that Sunda’s strong presence in the production of personal hygiene products makes it a valuable partner in driving this important social intervention.
Sunda International, a subsidiary of the Sunda Group, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fast-moving consumer goods in Ghana, including sanitary pads, diapers, washing powder, and tissue products.
The Hon. Minister therefore, encouraged other private sector players to emulate Sunda’s example by mainstreaming gender equity into their organisational structures, noting that compliance with the Affirmative Action Act would not only promote fairness and inclusivity but also attract incentives and national recognition.
Source: MoGCSP
