People ‘panicking’ as Ghana passes sweeping law criminalising LGBTQ+ activity
Ghana's parliament has passed a strict bill that criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ+ and the promotion of related activities. The law, which awaits presidential signature, has caused widespread fear among the community regarding their safety and livelihoods.
Why it matters
The legislation represents a significant shift in human rights policy in Ghana, impacting the safety and legal status of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Anti-LGBTQ activists protest in Accra in 2024. The new law imposes prison terms of up to three years for those identifying as LGBTQ+. Photograph: Christian Thompson/EPA View image in fullscreen Anti-LGBTQ activists protest in Accra in 2024. The new law imposes prison terms of up to three years for those identifying as LGBTQ+. Photograph: Christian Thompson/EPA Global development People ‘panicking’ as Ghana passes sweeping law criminalising LGBTQ+ activity Community groups say some fear they could lose homes, jobs and access to healthcare if the new law is ratified by President John Dramani Mahama
The framing focuses heavily on the 'fear' and 'panic' of the affected community, which is standard for human rights reporting.
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