The bipartisan support for the bill sets the stage for President Nana Akufo-Addo's final decision, as reported by the BBC.
International organizations and non-governmental entities have voiced apprehension regarding the potential implications of this legislation. According to Winnie Byanyima, the head of the Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS, the enactment of the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill could instigate fear, hatred, and violence against fellow Ghanaians, while also restricting fundamental freedoms such as free speech and association, as cited by the BBC.
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Amnesty International previously cautioned that the bill poses a significant threat to basic rights and liberties, underscoring the gravity of the situation. The proposed law outlines penalties of up to three years in prison for self-identifying as LGBT, up to five years for supporting LGBTQ+ activities, and up to 10 years for targeting children with LGBT messaging, in accordance with reports from BBC and Reuters.
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Moreover, the bill encourages public involvement in reporting LGBTQ activities to authorities for necessary intervention, as highlighted by the BBC. Notably, the bill's proponents encompass representatives from Christian, Muslim, and traditional Ghanaian leadership, reflecting a diverse coalition, as noted by Reuters.
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The Christian Council of Ghana and the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council jointly emphasized that LGBT lifestyles are incompatible with Ghanaian cultural and family values, asserting the nation's rejection of such practices, according to the BBC.
President Akufo-Addo is expected to make a decision on the bill within seven days, marking a critical juncture in Ghana's legislative landscape.
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