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Recent stories on girls, education, and hockey in Ghana — selected for their relevance to young women, learning, opportunity, and sport.

Updated 11 September 2026

Young girls participating in Ghana's 2026 National Girls in ICT Day
Girls & Technology

Girls in ICT: Ghana frames digital skills as an investment in the country’s future

At the 2026 National Girls in ICT Day in Accra, 100 girls from the Volta and Upper West Regions were recognised for their performance. The programme is focused on opening pathways into AI, cybersecurity, software engineering, data science and other technology careers.

Ghana News Agency 10 September 2026
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Students taking part in a Ghana Education Service STEM activity
Girls & STEM

Girls in Tech STEM Camp inspires future women innovators

A five-day camp in Kumasi brought together 70 girls from five Ashanti Region senior high schools for practical STEM activities, mentorship, leadership development and exposure to AI and digital innovation.

Ghana Education Service 7 September 2026
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Education

527,932 candidates secure 2026 second-cycle and technical placements

The 2026 CSSPS exercise placed 87.3% of qualified BECE candidates into SHSs, SHTSs and technical institutions. Females accounted for 276,521 of the successful placements.

Ghana News Agency 7 September 2026
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Child participating in a community activity in Ghana
Girls’ Education

Gender Minister calls for fairer responsibilities to support girls’ education

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has urged families and communities to share household and caregiving responsibilities more equitably, warning that unequal burdens can contribute to school dropout and teenage pregnancy.

Ghana News Agency 9 September 2026
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Ghana Under-18 women's Hockey5s squad
Hockey · Girls

Ghana’s U18 women take aim at Hockey5s history

Ghana entered the inaugural U18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup in Nairobi in August, with the tournament serving as Africa’s qualifier for the first FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup.

JoySports 3 August 2026
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Young people participating in a learning session in Ghana
Adolescent Girls

Ghana’s North East focus: helping adolescent girls stay healthy and in school

UNICEF reports on coordinated support for girls in the North East Region, combining education, health, protection, social support and skills development to help girls remain on a positive path.

UNICEF Ghana 29 July 2026
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Teacher leading a lesson in a Ghanaian classroom
Education

Teachers for All report calls for fairer teacher deployment

A July report highlighted major differences in teacher availability across Ghana and called for more data-driven deployment, including stronger support for women teachers in underserved communities.

UNICEF Ghana 10 July 2026
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