“When we are talking about Human Rights, these are rights that people are entitled to as a result of their humanity. Rights issues can also be seen in the context of the fact that we cannot have an omnivorous form of rights that every form of rights should subscribe to,” he said. “It has serious consequences on people’s freedom. Clauses in the bill actually give the people involved in LGBTQ+ activities the right to medical attention, etc.,” he explained. Right to freedom of speech and expression, the right to assemble, freedom of association and the right to organise, the right to freedom from discrimination and the right to human dignity are what is denied the LQBTQI+ community, they have argued.

Source: GhanaWeb October 09, 2021 14:26 UTC