<p><a href="https://www.okayafrica.com/world-congress-of-families-holds-anti-lgbt-conference-in-ghana/" target="_blank"><strong><em>READ: The World Congress of Families is Expanding its Homophobic Agenda into West Africa</em></strong></a><strong><em></em></strong></p><p>Under the online banner of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GhanaSupportsEquality&src=typed_query" target="_blank">#GhanaSupportsEquality</a>, the LGBT community in Ghana is gaining both local and international support. The likes of supermodel <strong>Naomi Campbell</strong>, actresses<strong> Yvonne Orji </strong>and<strong> Gabourey Sidibe</strong>, photographer<strong> Joshua Kissi, </strong>actor and musician<strong> </strong><strong>Idris Elba</strong> along with his wife <strong>Sabrina Elba</strong> and British <em>Vogue</em>'s <strong>Edward Enninful </strong>have all signed the petition which calls on President <strong>Nana Akufo-Addo</strong> to "reach out and engage in a meaningful and purposeful dialogue with the LGBTQIA+ community leaders to create a pathway for allyship, protection and support." The petition has also been backed by UK Black Pride. </p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p>The petition also addresses the LGBT community directly with words of encouragement saying, "Even though at present you might be feeling alone and cornered, we want to assure you that we are here." The petition adds, "We are watching and listening and we will use our collective power to shield and raise you up."</p><p>Homosexuality remains illegal in Ghana as is the case in several other African countries. While there have been very few instances of prosecution and imprisonment, members of the LGBT community continue to face targeted harassment, assault and marginalisation.</p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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