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The Executive Director of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD), Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has defended the organisation's opposition to the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Value bill, commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.

The Center for Democratic Development (CDD) has affirmed its commitment to advocating for the repeal of the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Value Bill, popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, if President Akufo-Addo signs it into law.

A bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ people in Ghana and their supporters drew international condemnation Thursday after it was passed by parliament, with the United Nations calling it "profoundly disturbing" and urging for it not to become law. In a statement, Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner, said the bill broadens

The bill among other things criminalizes public displays of affection between people holding out as LGBTQ, and disbands existing LGBTQ groups. Those convicted could face up to a decade in prison.

ACCRA, Ghana — (TNS) Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill that criminalizes the acts, promotion, advocacy and funding of homosexuality in the West African country.

The anti-LGBTQ+ bill is yet to be signed into law by Ghana's president but many LGBTQ+ people already feel threatened. Human rights groups say the bill has far-reaching implications for other minority groups

A coalition of 18 Civil Society Groups has threatened to head to the Supreme Court should President Akufo-Addo assent to the Proper Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2021.

The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Audrey Gadzekpo, has asserted that the passage of the Anti-Gay Bill was primarily driven by political motives rather than national interests.

Proponents of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill say they are prepared to face off in court with the Coalition of 18 Civil Society Groups, who are considering legal action if President Akufo-Addo signs the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law.

The United States is warning of dire implications for the Ghanaian economy after Parliament enacted a Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill.