Accra - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
Based on recent legislation, Ghanaians aren't LGBT friendly but I'm not sure if/how that affects quality of life. - Aug 2024
Ghana seems dangerously close to passing an anti LGBTQI+ bill. There are a few LGBTQI+ families at post currently and we are hopeful the bill will not pass. The situation for Ghanaian LGBTQI+ people is generally bad and getting worse, unfortunately. - Sep 2023
LGBT is not generally accepted in Ghana. - Nov 2022
No, but we still have some LGBT employees who get by. - Sep 2022
No, the government recently proposed a bill to criminalize homosexuality. - Mar 2022
I haven't seen overt hostility but the culture is very conservative and the "homosexual agenda" is a frequent political punching bag for all sides. As an expat probably not an issue but the LGBTQ community is not very visible out of fear of mistreatment. - Nov 2019
I am not sure about this. Ghana does have a very conservative religious streak. It's not a topic I've heard discussed. There's definitely not a clearly visible LGBT community. - May 2019
I would guess it might be difficult since Ghana is a very religious and more conservative place, but I do not know firsthand. - Apr 2018
I wouldn't know. But if there is an LGBT scene here, it's very underground. - Aug 2017
No, that is illegal and they publicly flog gay people. - Apr 2017
It is still illegal to be gay here but I haven't heard of anyone getting harassed for it. - May 2014
Homosexuality is technically illegal in Ghana. However, there seem to be no practical restrictions or problems in regard to this. - Apr 2012
We have two gay couples at post presently and they are both integral parts of the community and very active. Ghana in general is very conservative and does not necessarily acknowlege or deal with homosexuality well. I would think discretion is the key. I have not heard of any instances of harassment. - Feb 2010
Seems to be fine here, but not sure. - May 2009
