LINK New Zealand passes law banning conversion therapy : NPR
Lawmakers in New Zealand have passed in a near-unaninimous vote a bill banning conversion therapy, the dangerous and discredited practice that seek to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
The bill, which was first introduced last summer, passed by a vote of 112 to 8 in a legislative session on Tuesday. The text of the bill says it aims to recognize and prevent harm caused by conversion practices and to promote respectful and open discussions around gender and sexuality.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Three cheers for New Zealand!
Australia is still a patchwork when it comes to banning gay conversion therapy. Some states prohibit it, while other states have yet to arrive in the 21st century.
anglophone
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Feb 16, 2022
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Good for New Zealand. Now if this country would do the same thing. However, we have to get rid of religion first.
freedom41
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Feb 16, 2022
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It's not going to happen in the Deep South, too much inbreeding there.
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