Ghanaian Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

The legislation, which significantly expands existing laws criminalizing same-sex acts, imposes penalties of up to three years for identifying as LGBTQ+ and harsher sentences of five to ten years for promotion, advocacy, or support of such activities.

It also restricts gender reassignment procedures and related advocacy. The bill, which revives a similar 2024 version that lapsed without presidential assent, now awaits the signature of President John Dramani Mahama, who has previously indicated support for the measure.

Supporters, including many lawmakers, religious leaders, and traditional authorities, hail the bill as a necessary defense of Ghanaian cultural values, family structures, and national sovereignty against foreign influence. However, human rights organizations have strongly criticized it, warning of potential violations of constitutional rights, increased risks of violence, and negative impacts on public health and the economy.

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