Commitment

Maternity Leave

Government / Ghana

January 2024 — December 2030

Description

By 2030, the Government of Ghana will increase maternity leave from 12 weeks to at least 18 weeks across all sectors.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Pending verification
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SMARTness index
High
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Gender identity
Global nutrition target(s)
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Policy > Nutrition care services
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
  • 2025 UN Food Systems Summit/Stocktaking
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection
  • Nutrition and gender equality

Measurement

Key indicator Extension of Maternity Leave
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline 12 Number of weeks December 2021
Target 18 Number of weeks December 2030

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