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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 June 2026 it still awaits President Mahama's signature and is not yet law. 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.

Population 35,0M Capital Acra Language English Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Legal framework · Ghana

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · up to 3 years prison
Criminal Code (1960) Section 104(1)(b) · 'unnatural carnal knowledge' as misdemeanor · up to 3 years (Article 296(4) Criminal Procedure Code). 'Human Sexual Rights and Family Values' bill re-passed by Parliament on 29 May 2026 (would criminalize identifying as LGBTQI+ and 'promotion'); awaiting presidential signature, not yet in force
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
The 1992 Constitution of Ghana defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman

Official sources
check before traveling to Ghana

Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime and violence against women travelers and lesbian, gay, and bisexual travelers.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all but essential travel to parts of Ghana, particularly the Bawku Municipal area in the Upper East region.

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