Ghana's parliament approved the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which criminalizes same-sex relations with prison terms up to three years and promotion of LGBTQ activities with up to five years. The bill also bans funding for LGBTQ groups. This legislation has drawn international criticism and warnings of potential loss of World Bank funding.
Ghana's parliament has passed a controversial bill that criminalizes same-sex relations and the promotion of LGBTQ activities, drawing significant international criticism and warnings of financial repercussions. This move aligns with a trend of similar legislation being enacted across parts of Africa, raising concerns about human rights and the potential for increased persecution of LGBTQ individuals on the continent.
Ghana's parliament has passed a controversial bill that criminalizes same-sex relations and the promotion of LGBTQ activities, drawing significant international criticism and warnings of financial repercussions. This move aligns with a trend of similar legislation being enacted across parts of Africa, raising concerns about human rights and the potential for increased persecution of LGBTQ individuals on the continent.
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