Ghana's Parliament Passes Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

Ghana's parliament has passed a controversial new anti-LGBTQ bill that could make it illegal to identify as a citizen of the LGBTQ in the West African nation, with the proposed law aiming to provide for proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values. The bill, one of the harshest of its kind in Africa, awaits being signed into law by Ghana’s president and could see people who identify as LGBTQ sentenced to up to three years in prison, while those found guilty of promoting LGBTQ+ activities could face up to five years in prison. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned the bill, and the United States has expressed deep concern, stating that the legislation is inconsistent with Ghana's tradition of tolerance and respect for human rights.