Legislation imposes a maximum of five years imprisonment for establishing or endorsing LGBTQ+ associations. Despite attempts to substitute jail time with community service or counseling, lawmakers vehemently opposed such measures. This underscores a mounting anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment prevailing in Ghana, a traditionally conservative nation in West Africa.
Endorsed by Ghana’s major political factions, the law awaits presidential endorsement, contingent upon widespread public support. Homosexuality is already outlawed in Ghana, carrying a three-year jail term.
Amnesty International recently denounced the legislation, asserting its infringement upon the fundamental rights and liberties of LGBTQ+ individuals. Activists express concern over potential targeted violence and the ensuing necessity for concealment.
Furthermore, the law stipulates a maximum of ten years imprisonment for advocating LGBTQ+ rights to minors and encourages citizens to report LGBTQ+ individuals to authorities.
