The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has subtly expressed its concerns following the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill by Ghana’s Parliament. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved the bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could face a jail term ranging from 6 months to 3 years, […] The post Passage
Prof Audrey Gadzekpo The passage of the anti-gay bill by Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 has generated reactions from the public and institutions alike. While some members of Read More... The post Mixed Reactions Greet Anti-Gay Bill appeared first on
The United States of America has expressed worry over the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay bill. Ghana’s Parliament passed the bill on Wednesday, February 28, after several debates, contributions, and some opposition to the bill. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, in a statement, indicated […] The post Anti-gay
The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima, has expressed grave concerns over the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill in Ghana, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. The legislation, which criminalizes and prohibits LGBT activities, was approved on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, sparking criticism […] The post Passage
The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Audrey Gadzekpo claims the Anti-Gay Bill was passed for political reasons. Parliament passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. […] The post Anti-gay
The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has characterized the Anti-Gay Bill as detrimental to societal well-being. Ghana’s parliament endorsed the stringent legislation on Wednesday, February 28, prescribing a maximum of five years imprisonment for the formation or financing of LGBTQ+ groups. The bill garnered support from both major […] The post Anti-gay
The lead proponent of the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Samuel Nartey George hopes that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo would fulfil his promise by signing the bill into law. Parliament on Wednesday, February 28 passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill […] The post Akufo-Addo
Parliament has passed the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. Persons caught in the act would be subjected to a 6 months to 3 year jail term with promoters and […] The post Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ Bill appeared first
The new Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hinted that some of his fellow MPs are hesitant to criticize the controversial anti-gay bill due to fear of victimization. He indicated that the manner in which the bill was introduced has instilled fear among legislators, leading them to avoid questioning it. Afenyo-Markin also expressed concern […] The post Some
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns over the emotional tone surrounding the discussions on the anti-gay bill in Ghana’s Parliament. According to him, some of his colleague MPs become emotional during deliberations on the bill. The Effutu lawmaker previously proposed a replacement of a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum of one […] The post Stop
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has warned that it will not tolerate any further attempts to delay the approval of the bill on the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. Last week, ahead of the third reading and potential passage of the bill, Deputy Majority […] The post We won’t tolerate
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed optimism about the conclusion of the clause-by-clause amendment of the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, also known as the anti-gay bill, by the end of Friday, February 9. The House is expected to continue with the consideration of […] The post Amendments
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, says that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) supports the position of the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, on LGBTQ+ issues. Mr. Mahama, addressing the matter during a breakfast meeting with the Clergy in Koforidua on Wednesday, January 31, stated that his faith is against same-sex marriages, […] The post NDC
Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement, Reverend Christian Kwabena Andrews, popularly called Osofo Kyiri Abosom, has criticized the government for continuously burdening the ordinary Ghanaian with the introduction of taxes, especially on essential services. He says the recent 15 percent VAT on Electricity has exposed the current administration’s failure in managing the economy […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference says, “While it is not right to criminalize homosexuals just for being homosexuals, the state is within its right to criminalize the acts of homosexuals in the interest of the nation.” The anti-gay bill, formerly known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, is […] The post Ghana
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