Guest Column - The Ghanaian Parliament has passed the so-called 'Family Values' bill, an ill-informed and malicious bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ identity, allyship, and discussion of almost any kind—meaning it will ban an amazing array of online speech, art, and even sport.
, an ill-informed and malicious bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ identity, allyship, and discussion of almost any kind—meaning it will ban an amazing array of online speech, art, and even sport.
To be clear, this bill affects everyone, not just LGBTQ+ people. It specifically targets any kind of speech that promotes allyship for LGBTQ+ rights, online and off. It makes it illegal to identify as an ally, promote sympathy for LGBTQ+ people, or attempt to change public opinion regarding LGBTQ+ issues. And criminalizing the activities of brands and celebrities that endorse LGBTQ+ rights or work with LGBTQ+ people would be enormously harmful to the Ghanaian economy at large..
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