Ghana passes bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal

On Monday, the Ghanaian Parliament passed a bill that criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ+ in the country. The bill, known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, imposes penalties for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or support LGBTQ+ rights.

Under the new law, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ could face up to ten years in prison, with organizations that support LGBTQ+ rights also facing potential sanctions. The bill has sparked controversy both within Ghana and internationally, with human rights organizations condemning the move as a violation of basic human rights.

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has yet to sign the bill into law, but its passage by Parliament has raised concerns about the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals in the country. Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights have expressed worry about the impact of the new law on the community and have called for international support to protect LGBTQ+ individuals in Ghana.

As the situation unfolds, the global community will be watching closely to see how Ghana moves forward with this controversial legislation and what it means for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.