Ghana’s Supreme Court Dismisses Suits Challenging Anti-LGBT Bill
Ghana’s top court has dismissed two cases challenging the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The ruling by all seven judges on the Supreme Court panel paves the way for the president to sign into law what is one of the continent’s most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation. President Nana Akufo-Addo, […]
Ghana Parliament Passes Tough Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Ghana’s parliament has approved a stringent new bill that imposes harsh penalties, including prison sentences of up to three years, for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. Additionally, forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups can result in a maximum five-year jail term under the new legislation. Attempts to replace prison sentences with community service and counseling were met […]
