Ghana’s LGBTQ+ community is facing heightened fear and uncertainty as the country moves closer to enacting strict legislation that criminalizes same-sex relations and advocacy. Parliament recently passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which imposes prison sentences for identifying as LGBTQ+ or supporting the community. As the bill awaits the president’s signature, human rights activists warn of rising hostility and a potential safety crisis, prompting many individuals to seek shelter or consider leaving the country.
- Ghana’s parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, seeking to criminalize LGBTQ+ identification, advocacy, and funding.
- Under the proposed legislation, individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ could face up to three years in prison, while promoters face up to five years.
- Members of the local LGBTQ+ community report an increase in physical threats, harassment, and social exclusion, leading many to go into hiding.
- International bodies and donor nations have criticized the bill, warning it could harm Ghana’s economy and violate fundamental human rights.
- The bill currently awaits the signature of President Nana Akufo-Addo, whose decision has been delayed by pending legal challenges to the law’s constitutionality.
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Oh my God, countries, the world is on fire as it is, just let people beeee!
So Ghana hate xenophobia but commit homophobia 😂
All human rights should be protected including those who wish to live in a polygamous family
Hide or Flee? why aren't you talking about Defying?
There are important issues to be tackled in Ghana but they go to parliament and pass unnecessary bills . Let them bee
Well done Ghana.👍
Sodomy is a public health issue as well as a moral issue.
Get out of there Stephen 🤍
God bless my homeland Ghana and make it great. Amen.
How Europe is trying to colonise again with their moral agenda