The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is urging the President to prioritize necessary amendments to the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, before granting it final approval.
On February 28th, Parliament passed the anti-LGBTQ bill, prescribing a prison term of 6 months to 3 years for individuals involved in such acts, with sponsors and promoters facing imprisonment of 3 to 5 years.
The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill into law.
The passage of the Bill by Parliament comes a day after the Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, called on President Akufo-Addo to reject the Bill.
Prof. Gadzekpo argued that the bill undermines fundamental human rights protected by the Constitution, including the rights to dignity, freedom of speech and association, procession participation, academic freedom, equality, and non-discrimination.
Speaking at a press conference focused on human rights and a rights-based approach to supporting sexual minorities in Ghana, Prof. Gadzekpo emphasized that upholding rights and freedoms is crucial to constitutional democracy.
In an interview with Ahotor News, Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, stressed the importance of concentrating on reforms aimed at reintegrating individuals into society.
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Story by: Osei Akoto(Teacher Kojo) #Ahotoronline.com
