Rightify Ghana calls for concrete action to combat violence, discrimination against LGBTQI+

Rightify Ghana has reacted to the commitment by government to protect the rights of the LGBTQI+ community in the country.

At the 4th Cycle Universal Periodic Review at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland on January 24, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice of Ghana, Hon. Godfred Yeboah Dame delivered a statement of support for LGBTQI+ rights.

In a press release from Rightify Ghana, it says it welcomes the commitment by the government.

“We commend the government’s commitment to protecting LGBTQI+ rights and its stance against violence, cruelty, and torture of any group of people,” part of a release from Rightify Ghana signed by Deputy Director Danny Bediako reads.

Meanwhile, Rightify Ghana is calling government to take concrete action to combat violence and discrimination.

“We call on the Attorney-General and the State to actively support LGBTQI+ rights and take action to address the ongoing violence and discrimination faced by the community.

“We also urge victims of violence to report their cases to the appropriate authorities and for those authorities to take appropriate action to ensure that justice is served,” the release added.

Below is a copy of the press release: