Three major legal instruments on social protection and gender equity will be launched on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has said.

In a press statement issued Tuesday, the ministry said the instruments are the Social Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1148), the Social Protection Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2521), and the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2522).

The launch, under the theme "Building An Inclusive, Equitable and Resilient Ghana: From Legislation to Impact," will mark an important step in strengthening Ghana's legal and institutional framework for social protection while advancing gender equity and inclusion.

Act 1148 provides the legal foundation for a coordinated national social protection system and seeks to promote the well-being of people experiencing poverty, vulnerability, and social or economic risks. It also provides for institutional arrangements to strengthen the coordination and delivery of social protection interventions.

The Social Protection Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2521) provide the regulatory framework to support implementation of the Act, while the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2522) provide the framework for implementing the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121) and advancing its objectives.

Together, the three legal instruments provide an important framework to strengthen coordination, accountability, and implementation across social protection and gender equity interventions, while clarifying the responsibilities of the institutions involved.

The launch will also deepen public understanding of the new legal and regulatory frameworks and highlight the importance of translating the provisions into practical outcomes for citizens.