Parliament passes bill criminalizing LGBT activities in Ghana; activities to face 6 months to 3 years

The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill into law. The bill aimed at promoting human sexual rights and family values. The legislation prohibits lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activities and criminalizes their promotion, advocacy, and funding in the country. Under the new law, individuals engaged in such activities could face imprisonment ranging from six months to three years, while promoters and sponsors of such acts could be sentenced to three to five years in jail.   “We want to thank Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu…