Ghana's parliament approves bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ identification and activities

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Ghana's parliament passed a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ identification and activities, with prison sentences of three to ten years. The legislation, known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, is expected to be signed by President Mahama. LGBTQ+ individuals fear losing housing, jobs, and healthcare access. The bill expands on existing colonial-era laws and requires reporting of suspected LGBTQ+ individuals, drawing criticism from human rights groups who cite concerns over family values.


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