Hanna Tetteh

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Biography

Hanna Serwaa Tetteh (born 31 May 1967) is a Ghanaian barrister and politician. She served in the cabinet of Ghana as Minister for Trade and Industry from 2009 to 2013 and Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2013 to 2017.She currently serves as the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa.

Quotes

• Do they listen to public commentary and reflect on the implications of their decisions and how these are received by the wider society?
• In these fragile times, we need a judiciary that understands its pivotal role in ensuring not only that the laws are applied justly, but that democracy not only survives but thrives
  • Does the Supreme Court consider Public Opinion in Its rulings? – Hannah Tetteh asks
• As new technologies are being embraced, gender inclusion is critical to allow women to access emerging technologies that offer platforms through which they can voice their concerns, identify their specific needs and promote access to basic services
• Women are drivers of peace: increasing ways for them to engage through digital participation must be prioritized
• Strengthening collaboration between governments, the private sector and the international community is also important to close the digital gender divide. The UN looks forward to working with IGAD and others to support a coherent regional approach allowing women to benefit from digital technologies
• The AfCFTA is reshaping the economic development narrative in Africa and can foster gender-inclusive trade and development policies
  • Horn of Africa: Using digital technologies to advance women, peace and security agenda