Understanding Article 2 of the Maputo Protocol: From Equality in Law to Equality in Practice
The Maputo Protocol is one of Africa’s most important regional instruments for protecting the rights of women and girls. The
About IGED-Africa
The Initiative for Gender Equality and Development in Africa (IGED-Africa) is a women-led, Ghanaian-registered non-governmental organization with a regional focus on advancing gender equality, human rights, and inclusive development across Africa.
Sylvia .H. Nutsukpui – Executive Director
Sylvia Horname Nutsukpui is a lawyer with over 25 years’ experience in legal policy, human rights, gender, and development. In addition to her Degree in Law, she holds an MA in Social Policy Studies, an MSC in International Business and several certificates in Human Rights, NGO Management and Leadership. She is highly experienced in advocating for human rights and gender equality across the globe and strongly engages the African Human Rights System and the International Human Rights Mechanism. She is a co-founder and the Executive Director of IGED-Africa, a Ghanaian based NGO focused on promoting human and women’s rights, gender equality and development in Africa.
Eunice Kaduah Adonu – Programme Coordinator: Gender, Peace and Security
Eunice Kaduah Adonu is a Gender, Peace and Security specialist with more than nine years of experience in programme coordination, research, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement across Africa. She serves as Programme Coordinator for Gender, Peace and Security at IGED-Africa.
Marian Amissah-Ocran – Accountant/Programme Coordinator: Women’s Economic and Financial Inclusion
Marian Amissah-Ocran is a Chartered Accountant and development practitioner with 23years of experience in women’s economic empowerment, land rights, and financial inclusion. She holds an MSc in Development Finance and is a member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Directors Ghana (IoD-Gh).
Ignatia Danso Abeam – Programme Assistant
Ignatia Danso Abeam is a development professional specializing in programme coordination, policy support, and gender-responsive development. She serves as Programme Assistant at IGED-Africa, supporting the implementation of programmes that advance gender equality, peacebuilding, and inclusive development.
Priscilla Mawusi Joppa – Research and Communications Officer
Priscilla Mawusi Joppa is a researcher and communications professional specializing in policy research, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and programme implementation. As Research and Communications Officer at IGED-Africa, she supports the organization’s advocacy, knowledge generation, and public engagement efforts.
