Tag: conversion therapy
Relentless opposition is marring progress made towards equal rights for LGBTI people, ILGA World said today, as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex lives continue to be at the centre of legal debates across the world.
ILGA World is the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association – is...
Trans, non-binary, and intersex individuals in Peru have been classified as "mentally ill" under a recent decree issued by the government’s health ministry.
The decree, signed by Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, labels "transsexualism" and "gender identity disorder in children" as mental health conditions.
Additionally, the decree includes "dual-role transvestitism," "fetishistic transvestism,"...
Scotland is advancing with its plan to ban conversion therapy, with the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees launching a public consultation on the legislation.
Announcing the public consultation on Tuesday (9 January), Emma Roddick, Scotland’s Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees, emphasised the challenging climate in the UK...
After widespread backlash from LGBTQ+ rights activists and politicians alike, the United Kingdom is set to see legislation banning conversion therapy after all, with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak planning to introduce a draft bill to parliament.
As reported by local media, including The Times and ITV News, Rishi Sunak...
The UK government has been met with widespread condemnation following reports that they plan to abandon the previously proposed ban on conversion therapy.
Initially promised by former Prime Minister Theresa May five years ago, the commitment appears to be waning, with critics claiming a lack of effectiveness of similar bans...
Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May has sounded alarm bells warning that Britain is at risk of “sliding back” on LGBTQ+ rights if the Government does not ban trans conversion therapy.
65-year-old May made the comments at the PinkNews Westminster Summer Reception on Wednesday the 13th of July.
Speaking with PinkNews,...
The University of Birmingham has formally apologised for conducting the dangerous and discredited practise known as conversion therapy.
The formal apology, which vice-chancellor Adam Tickell made followed the release of a recent report which looked into the University’s history of conversion therapy, which had been conducted as late as the...
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of London to showcase their disapproval and frustration over the Government's proposed conversion therapy ban that excludes trans people.
According to organisers, over 3,000 people gathered outside the Prime Minister's residence at Downing Street on Sunday the 10th of April.
Holding placards reading...
