00:00Ghana's parliament has approved one of Africa's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, legislation that now awaits the signature of President John
00:08Mahama before it can take effect.
00:11The Bill on Sexual Rights and Family Values imposes prison terms of up to three years for people who engage
00:18in same-sex relations and between three and five years for those found promoting, sponsoring or intentionally supporting LGBTQ activities.
00:27Lawmakers had previously passed similar legislation unanimously in 2024, but former President Nana Akufo-Addo did not sign it before
00:37leaving office.
00:38The revised version retains the core provisions of the original bill while introducing exemptions for legal, media and healthcare professionals.
00:47Human rights groups and international organizations have strongly condemned the legislation.
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