INTRODUCTION
Thirty-eight (38) of fifty-four (54) African nations criminalize queer persons, thereby imposing varying degree of legislative restrictions on sexual desires and practices, basic human rights as individuals and societal stigmatization
Almost all homophobic countries override ethical and human right laws when it comes to the subject of homosexuality. In believing that heterosexuality is the human default and queerness acting as a dent in that default, lawmakers treat such individuals as threat to the "natural" functioning of communities
In Ghana, the section 104(l)(b) of the Criminal Offence Art criminalizes "unnatural carnal knowledge" interpreted as "penile penetration of anything other than the vagina". Since May, 2021, a group by name Coalition for Proper Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values have proposed a bill that seeks to officially criminalize queer persons as well as activists and advocates who support and fight for queer persons.
EMPOWERMENT
enables queer young people to take responsibility, making sound and informed decisions about their lives.
EQUALITY
is receiving the support, services and attention in order to address their unique needs.
EDUCATION
is the process of imparting knowledge to the queer youth in preparation for the expansion of their lives.
PARTICIPATION
is the right to be involved in making decisions, planning and reviewing of actions that affect queer persons, thereby, “having a voice and having a choice.” – Young Person
