Parliament passes controversial Anti-LGBTQ Bill
📍 Accra • by iamkingvinis • May 29, 2026
Parliament has passed the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill, after months of intense national debate and international scrutiny.The bill, sponsored by a group of bipartisan lawmakers, seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities, advocacy and the promotion of what it describes as non-conventional sexual relations and family values.
Its passage marks one of the most divisive legislative moments in Ghana’s recent democratic history, drawing both strong support from conservative and religious groups and criticism from human rights organisations and sections of the international community.
Among other provisions, the bill proposes penalties for individuals who engage in same-sex relations, as well as sanctions against persons or organisations accused of promoting, funding or advocating LGBTQ+ activities.
Its passage marks one of the most divisive legislative moments in Ghana’s recent democratic history, drawing both strong support from conservative and religious groups and criticism from human rights organisations and sections of the international community.
Among other provisions, the bill proposes penalties for individuals who engage in same-sex relations, as well as sanctions against persons or organisations accused of promoting, funding or advocating LGBTQ+ activities.
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