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A socio-legal analysis of the human rights implications of conversion practices in Ghana
Mini Dissertation (LLM (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/106987 A socio-legal analysis of the human rights implications of conversion practices in Ghana Ikpo, David N.C. sjkatsuvia@gmail.com Atsuvia, Solomon J.K. UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Conversion practices Human rights Ghana LGBTQI+ Dignity Equality Intersectionality Survivor-informed approach Mini Dissertation (LLM (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2025. This mini-dissertation explores the human rights implications of conversion practices (CPs) in Ghana through a socio-legal lens. It examines how religious, cultural, and legal systems intersect to enable practices that seek to alter, suppress, or “cure” the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQI+ persons. Employing a qualitative socio-legal analysis, the study draws on legal instruments, policy documents, and survivor testimonies to interrogate the compatibility of CPs with Ghana’s constitutional and international human rights obligations. It situates CPs within broader systems of patriarchy, heteronormativity, and colonial legacies, arguing that these practices constitute a continuum of violence grounded in misinterpretations of faith and morality. The analysis reveals that CPs violate the rights to dignity, equality, health, and freedom from torture and inhuman treatment under Ghana’s Constitution and international human rights law. It further finds that state inaction and legislative ambiguity perpetuate impunity and social acceptance of CPs. Drawing on comparative experiences and intersectional theory, the study proposes legislative, policy, and community-based reforms that centre survivor experiences, affirm bodily autonomy, and promote inclusive social norms. The dissertation concludes that addressing CPs requires a holistic, survivor-informed framework rooted in human rights, public health, and social justice, and calls for a national ban on conversion practices alongside psychosocial support mechanisms for survivors. NRF Centre for Human Rights LLM (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa) Unrestricted Faculty of Laws SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions SDG-05: Gender equality SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-10: Reduces inequalities SDG-04: Quality education 2025-11-28T11:02:20Z 2025-11-28T11:02:20Z 2025-12-10 2025 Mini Dissertation * D2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/106987 Disclaimer Letter en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Conversion practices Human rights Ghana LGBTQI+ Dignity Equality Intersectionality Survivor-informed approach A socio-legal analysis of the human rights implications of conversion practices in Ghana |
| title | A socio-legal analysis of the human rights implications of conversion practices in Ghana |
| title_full | A socio-legal analysis of the human rights implications of conversion practices in Ghana |
| title_fullStr | A socio-legal analysis of the human rights implications of conversion practices in Ghana |
| title_full_unstemmed | A socio-legal analysis of the human rights implications of conversion practices in Ghana |
| title_short | A socio-legal analysis of the human rights implications of conversion practices in Ghana |
| title_sort | socio legal analysis of the human rights implications of conversion practices in ghana |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Conversion practices Human rights Ghana LGBTQI+ Dignity Equality Intersectionality Survivor-informed approach |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/106987 |