The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to widespread media reports about Ghana's abstention from a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from violence.
The report indicated that the vote was to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Furthermore, the mandate is said to remind states of their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
The vote took place on July 7, 2025, during the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council and was renewed despite Ghana's abstention.
