Blogger Nathaniel Quaye has called for urgent and intentional efforts to empower young boys, stressing that their development is just as critical to building a balanced and safe society. Speaking on AIT TV during a newspaper review segment with Nana Ama Agyiri, he highlighted the growing need to raise responsible and emotionally aware boys who can grow into respectful and supportive men.
His comments were prompted by a disturbing newspaper report about a four-year-old girl who was assaulted and tragically lost her life, an incident that has reignited national conversations around values, upbringing, and societal responsibility. Nathaniel Quaye noted that while significant strides have been made in empowering girls, there must also be a deliberate focus on shaping boys to understand accountability, respect, and empathy from an early age.
Referencing the advocacy of Kobby Kyei and his “Boys Lives Matter Too” campaign, Nathaniel Quaye emphasized that empowering boys should not be seen as competing with efforts to uplift girls. Rather, he explained, it is about creating a necessary balance. According to him, when boys are raised right, they grow into men who can complement empowered women, contributing to healthier relationships, safer communities, and a more progressive society.
