Ghana's Parliament Passes Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The bill, which imposes severe penalties on LGBTQ+ individuals and their supporters, faces international condemnation and calls for President Akufo-Addo not to sign it into law.

Ghana's parliament passes a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, imposing up to three years in jail for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ and up to five years for promoting LGBTQ+ rights.
The bill has drawn international condemnation, with the United Nations, the United States, and various human rights organizations urging Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo not to sign it into law.
Activists fear the legislation will lead to increased discrimination, violence, and evictions against the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana.
The bill also criminalizes the support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, affecting allies, healthcare providers, and NGOs offering services such as HIV/AIDS treatment.
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has not yet confirmed whether he will sign the bill into law, amid widespread international and local opposition.