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Ghana's Parliament Enacts Law Criminalizing LGBTQ Promotion Activities

29 Mayıs 2026DW

Ghana's parliament has enacted a stringent anti-LGBTQ law, marking a significant step in the country's legislative stance against LGBTQ rights. This law criminalizes the promotion of LGBTQ activities, imposing severe penalties including prison terms.
It reflects a broader trend in some African nations towards increasing restrictions on LGBTQ communities.
In recent years, several African countries have introduced or strengthened laws against LGBTQ individuals, often citing traditional values and public morality. Ghana's law is part of a wider regional trend that has seen increased hostility towards LGBTQ communities, raising concerns among human rights organizations.
The passage of this law in Ghana underscores the growing polarization around LGBTQ rights in Africa, where cultural and religious sentiments often clash with international human rights norms. This legislative move not only curtails individual freedoms but also sets a concerning precedent for neighboring countries co…

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