Ghana's parliament has reintroduced a bill that proposes severe penalties for LGBTQ+ individuals and advocates, including prison terms for mere identification as LGBTQ+. The bill reflects a continuation of discriminatory practices, with same-sex activities already illegal and a lack of legal recognition for trans identities. Though the previous president did not sign the bill, the current leadership is contemplating its potential revival, which has stirred significant concern among human rights groups about its implications for Ghana's international relations and human rights commitments.
The anti-LGBT rights bill is inconsistent with Ghana's long-standing tradition of peace, tolerance, and hospitality and flies in the face of the country's international human rights obligations.
The legislation sets out a three-year prison term for those who identify as LGBTQ+, reflecting a dangerous trend in Ghanaian politics against marginalized groups.
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