This year could prove a turning point in banning so-called ‘gay cures’ or ‘conversion therapy’ around the world. At least 10 countries are currently considering nationwide bans.
However, at the same time, religious extremists and quack therapists continue to try to make LGBT+ people cisgender and straight.
And the ‘cures’ often involve torturing people and can do serious, lasting damage. That’s according to a major new report on ‘conversion therapy’ by international LGBT+ organization ILGA