Nana Oye Lithur
Nana Oye Lithur is a Ghanaian barrister and politician. She was the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection in Ghana from 2013 to 2017,[1][2] appointed by President John Mahama after the Ghanaian general election. She is a member of the National Democratic Congress.[3][4]
Nana Oye Lithur | |
---|---|
Nana Oye Lithur at the Girl Summit 2014 | |
Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection | |
In office 14 February 2013 – 8 December 2016 | |
President | John Dramani Mahama |
Preceded by | First |
Succeeded by | Otiko Afisa Djaba |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Political party | National Democratic Congress |
Spouse(s) | Tony Lithur |
Profession | Barrister |
Biography
She was educated at the Ridge Church School and Wesley Girls' High School. She received a Bachelor of Law from the University of Ghana, Legon, and a Masters in Law, Human Rights and Democratization in Africa from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.[5]
She has held the positions of Executive Director of the Human Rights Advocacy Centre as well as the Regional Coordinator (Africa Office) for the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative.[5] She has served as a member of the steering committee of the International Consortium on Medical Abortion and an advisory member of the International Consortium on Realising Reproductive Rights.[5]
References
- "Nana Oye Lithur, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- "List of Mahama government ministers", Wikipedia, 2 December 2018, retrieved 2 March 2019
- Gadugah, Nathan (1 February 2013). "Nana Oye Lithur and four other ministers approved". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- "Nana Oye Lithur Approved by Appointments Committee". General news. Ghana Home Page. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- "WHO | Biographies of the Commissioners". WHO. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- "Nana Oye Lithur: Deepening Human Rights Culture". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- "Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- "Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
Political offices | ||
---|---|---|
New title | Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection 2013 – 2016 |
Incumbent |