Ghana's Crackdown on LGBTQ Rights

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Ghana's parliament passed legislation intensifying crackdown on LGBTQ rights, imposing harsh penalties for promoting LGBTQ+ activities. President's approval pending.

Key Points

  • Ghana's parliament passed legislation targeting LGBTQ rights
  • Bill imposes prison sentence of up to five years for promoting LGBTQ+ activities
  • Coalition of Christian, Muslim, and traditional leaders sponsored the bill
  • President's approval needed for the bill to become law

Cons

  • Imposes harsh penalties on LGBTQ individuals and supporters
  • May lead to increased discrimination and violence against LGBTQ community