Ghana passes bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal

In a controversial move, the government of Ghana has passed a bill making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ+ in the country. The bill, officially known as the “Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill,” aims to criminalize and punish individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.

Under the new law, anyone caught engaging in LGBTQ+ activities could face up to five years in prison. The bill has sparked outrage and condemnation from human rights organizations and LGBTQ+ advocates around the world.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect Ghanaian values and traditional family structures. However, critics say that it is a blatant violation of human rights and will only further marginalize and persecute LGBTQ+ individuals in the country.

It remains to be seen how the new law will be enforced and what impact it will have on the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana.