The protest held on Monday, October 11, 2021, witnessed Ghanaians in Harlem, New York, and Oakland, California over what they described as a call to scrap the 'hate bill'.
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Ghanaians in New York and California protest against anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Ghanaians in New York and California have protested against the anti-LGBTQI+ bill being pushed by some Members of Parliament.
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The protestors said the bill "would impede HIV and other health services for LGBTQI+ people. The bill would also require suspected LGBTQI+ people to recant their sexual and gender identities and pay for conversion therapy to avoid prison time."
The anti-LGBTQI+ bill seeks to criminalise the activities of homosexuals in Ghana, and even seeks to criminalise any form of advocacy in support of LGBTQI.
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The bill threatens the very existence of LGBTQI people, meaning that they are perpetually put in a position where they are subjected to physical and psychological violence endorsed by the state.
It also compels Ghanaians to police gender and sexuality in their homes, workplaces, and everyday lives.
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