Ghana's finance ministry has sounded an urgent caution against the signing of a contentious anti-LGBT bill recently passed by parliament, expressing concerns over potential economic repercussions. The ministry warns that Ghana stands to lose a substantial $3.8 billion in World Bank funding over the next five to six years if the bill becomes law.The proposed legislation prescribes severe penalties, including three years in jail for identifying as LGBT+ and five years...

In a move that has sparked global condemnation, Ghana's parliament unanimously passed a contentious anti-homosexuality bill on Wednesday, named the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Act. The bill, which had been introduced in 2021, not only criminalizes LGBTQ relationships but also targets individuals advocating for LGBTQ rights.Sam George, one of the key sponsors of the bill, announced its passage on social media, stating, "After three long years, we have final...

In a big blow to the LGBTQ community, Russian President, Vladimir Putin has signed legislation that bans people from officially or medically changing their gender.The act, passed unanimously by both houses of parliament, bans any “medical interventions aimed at changing the sex of a person”, as well as banning changing a person’s gender in official documents or public records. The only exception will be medical intervention to treat congenital anomalies.It also annu...