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Booker Statement on Ghanaian Parliament’s Passage of LGBTQI+ Criminalization Bill

Press Release

Date: March 4, 2024
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Foreign Affairs Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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“I am deeply concerned by the Ghanaian Parliament’s passage of the so-called ‘Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.’ This bill, if signed into law, would criminalize any person who identifies as LGBTQI+, as well as those who support the LGBTQI+ community.

Not only could this bill undermine the strong, longstanding U.S.-Ghana relationship, it could also adversely impact public health programs in the country, future economic investment, and Ghana’s reputation as a leader on human rights in the region. I strongly urge the Government of Ghana to uphold the constitutional rights of all Ghanaians.”

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