Our next issue of the Bombastic Magazine shares what it means to be an LGBTIQ ally the Bombastic Magazine is timely because maybe LGBTIQ allies in Ghana might be inspired to stand by the LGBTIQ Ghanaians no matter what.
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ccording to rights group Rightify Ghana, he was attacked by a homophobic mob who somehow identified him as a gay man. Reports say the victim, only identified as Rahaman, was allegedly seeking for a gay partner but was “apprehended” by residents
According to the press release, he 21 who consisted of 16 females and 5 males were picked up from Nurses and Midwives Hotel, Ho where they had gathered for a conference.
We write to show the community that you are not alone. Further, we hope this statement can help other Ghanaians who feel supportive know that they do not have to be cowed by the violent rhetoric of the government, the press, and the religious sector. The violence directed at the community in the wake of their office launch demonstrates the vitriolic conditions under which queer Ghanaians live and why such a community space is needed.
However, this well-meaning and celebration- worthy event has now turned into a subject of contention and rage as homophobes in the country are calling for the closure of the newly opened space.
This is not the first time that religion and cultural beliefs have been used to abuse the rights of LGBT persons; most countries in Africa still face opposition from cultural and religious leaders- an aspect the LGBT community in Africa continues to address in their daily advocacy.
Joseph Kingham Ochill, a Ghanaian sexual health and human rights activist is seeking assistance to raise funds to enable him attend the 37th International Rights Training Program in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue in Canada. The training that will be held from June 5 to June 24th 016 requires Ochill to raise a total of CAD $5,845 to cover both travel and participation costs.
Ghana Reportedly on Its Way to Decriminalising Homosexuality By Editor News coming in from Ghana might be the first ray of hope to the entire continent as recent developments point to the country being on its way to legalizing homosexuality. According to the West African nation’s Chief Psychiatrist Dr Kwasi Osei, who is on record […]