In a bold display of solidarity, Texas Kadir Moro, Executive Director of Arise for Justice International, concluded a series of solo demonstrations against Ghana’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Accra on Thursday, September 12.
Moro, who identifies as an ally, not a member of the LGBTQ+ community, marched through the streets with placards nailed to a cross, bearing messages like “Justice begins where inequality ends” and “Judging others on their sins is simply an act of arrogance and pride.”
The bill, which increases penalties for same-sex activities and criminalizes the promotion, advocacy, and funding of LGBTQ+ ideology, has been widely condemned by human rights groups and foreign actors. Despite being passed in parliament, it remains stalled in the Supreme Court due to legal challenges to its constitutionality.
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Moro’s marches, which began in April and continued in July, aim to raise awareness about the discriminatory nature of the bill and its devastating impact on the LGBTQ+ community. He emphasizes that everyone deserves equal rights and dignity, regardless of their sexual orientation.
As the bill’s fate remains uncertain, Moro’s courageous activism serves as a beacon of hope for a more inclusive and accepting Ghana.
His actions demonstrate that even one person can make a difference in the fight against discrimination and inequality.
