conversion therapy ban

The court’s 4‑3 decision finally allows a statewide ban on conversion therapy for minors, halting a Republican-led legislative blockade.

Greece joins a growing list of countries that have banned conversion therapy, a practice used with the intent to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

“This is a great day for New Zealand’s rainbow communities,” said the country’s Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi.

“It’s official: Our government’s legislation banning the despicable and degrading practice of conversion therapy has received Royal Assent – meaning it is now law,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted in a message on Twitter.

“We said we wanted people to be on the right side of history on this issue,” said Tourism Minister and special advisor to Trudeau on LGBT issues Randy Boissonnault, speaking to reporters after the vote. “No one can consent to torture.”

“Conversion practices have no place in modern New Zealand,” said Justice Minister Kris Faafoi. “They are based on the false belief that any person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression is broken and in need of fixing.” 

Yes, the entire country.

Virginia is the first state in the South and the 20th state in the country to ban the harmful and discredited practice.

Massachusetts just became the 16th state to ban practicing conversion therapy on minors, making this a critical victory for LGBTQ youth in the state. Conversion therapy, which attempts to change […]

We hope this sets a precedent to further eradicate this harmful practice.