The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, participated in a high-level panel discussion at the 10th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP 10) in Atlanta, USA.

During the discussion, Mr. Dame highlighted research findings indicating that women in Ghana are less susceptible to corruption than men. The Attorney-General advocated for the empowerment of women as a crucial tool in combating corruption.

Under the topic "The Power of Gender Equality and Inclusion to Combat Corruption," Mr. Dame presented insights from the first corruption survey in Ghana, conducted in 2021 by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) with UNODC assistance.

The survey, involving 15,000 respondents, revealed that women in Ghana are less prone to corruption, with male public officials being twice as likely to solicit bribes as their female counterparts. The survey indicated that men are three times more likely to accept bribes than women, even though corruption disproportionately affects women.

Mr. Dame emphasized the positive impact of women's empowerment on public institutions, efficiency, and corruption reduction.

He cited examples within Ghana, including the representation of over 90% women among state attorneys in the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice, contributing to efficiency and minimal corruption.

He also highlighted instances where women heading public institutions, such as the Judiciary, led to increased efficiency and reduced corruption.

The Attorney-General called for the promotion and advancement of women in all aspects of public life, emphasizing the direct correlation between gender equality and the fight against corruption.

Drawing from Ghana's experiences, Mr. Dame announced the nation's co-sponsorship of a resolution on the gender dimensions of corruption at the UN Conference on Corruption in Atlanta.

The resolution, aimed at addressing gender-related aspects of corruption, received support from the States parties to the UN Convention against Corruption during the conference.

The panel discussion featured insights from various participants, sharing experiences and perspectives on gender equality's role in combating corruption across different countries and continents.