Ghana

Same-sex relations between males are criminalized under Section 104(1)(b) of Ghana's Criminal Code (1960) as 'unnatural carnal knowledge', with penalties of up to 3 years' imprisonment. In addition, Parliament re-passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on 29 May 2026 (reintroduced in 2025 after lapsing in 2024), which would also criminalize identifying as LGBTQI+ and the 'promotion' of LGBTQI+ activities; as of October 2026 it still awaits President Mahama's signature and is not yet law. Mahama said in June 2026 that the bill has a long way to go before becoming law, citing doubts over the quorum when it was passed and procedural lapses. The 1992 Constitution defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Ghana, including explicit warnings about violence against lesbian, gay, and bisexual travelers. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.