Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima, has voiced serious concerns regarding the approval of Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill.
The legislation, which criminalizes and prohibits LGBT activities, was passed on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, drawing criticism from various quarters, including prominent figures like Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, the Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), and the United States ambassador.
In a statement, Byanyima emphasized that while the bill has not yet become law, its potential enactment could incite violence among Ghanaians and impede access to life-saving services.
She warned that the legislation might undermine social protection and hinder Ghana’s developmental progress, affecting fundamental liberties such as freedom of speech, association, and movement.
Byanyima argued that the bill could have severe repercussions on various fronts, including its adverse impact on the fight against AIDS and the overall jeopardization of public health.
The statement highlighted the potential harm that such legislation could cause to individual freedoms and the broader efforts to combat health challenges.
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