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Ghanaian Parliament’s Passage of Legislation Undermines Human Rights

PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 28, 2024 The United States is deeply troubled by the Ghanaian Parliament’s passage of legislation, officially called the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which would threaten all Ghanaians’ constitutionally protected freedoms of speech, press, and assembly. The bill seeks to criminalize any person who simply identifies as LGBTQI+, as well as …

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Ghana is facing an ethical crisis – Rev Ofori-Boateng

Rev Akua Ofori-Boateng, the Director of Programmes for the Anglican Diocese of Accra, has stated that Ghana is currently facing ‘a crisis of ethics.’ According to her, people tend to do the right thing only when it benefits them. She suggested that the ethical state of the country reflects the ethical state of each Ghanaian. Furthermore, Rev Ofori-Boateng emphasised that …

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Incorporate education on tax policies in your manifestos – Tax Expert to Politicians

By: Ruth Tang A lawyer and research consultant for the African Center for Tax Policy Research, Francis Timore Boi Esquire said political parties should provide extensive education to the public on issues of tax policies to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of taxation as well as decision-making among them. In an up-close interview with the research head of the Data Analysis …

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