"Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Sparks International Backlash"
TL;DR
Ghana's parliament has approved a new bill that criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ+, with a potential prison sentence of up to three years. The bill awaits President Nana Akufo-Addo's signature to become law, prompting human rights activists to plan a challenge against it. This move has raised concerns about Ghana's international image and sparked discussions about the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in the country.
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- Ghana’s parliament passes anti-homosexuality bill CNN
- Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ bill draws international condemnation after it is passed by parliament NBC News
- Ghana passes bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal BBC.com
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