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From New Zealand and globally
The latest news and talking points on conversion therapy from New Zealand and globally.
New Finnish research challenges “lifesaving” claim for youth gender treatment
A recent Finnish study found that psychiatric problems tend to worsen rather than improve after the hormonal…
U.S. casts lone vote against UN’s gender identity agenda
For the first time in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women’s (CSW)…
American Medical Association shifts stance on gender‑related surgeries for children
Another one bites the dust. The American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced it no longer supports “gender-affirming…
The unequivocal decline of the trans identity among young people in the U.S.
Transatlantic backlash against sex rejecting procedures
Breaking news – and good news, mostly – on the puberty blocker and ‘gender affirming…
Puberty Blockers decision puts children back at risk
2:1 Support For Ban On Puberty Blockers
McBlog: Winston Peters & Puberty Blockers
McBlog: Puberty Blockers Finally Booted!
Ban On Harmful Puberty Blockers Protects Children
Finnish expert exposes gender reassignment myths
HRC struggles to rustle up ‘Conversion Therapy’ complaints
What does a Conversion Therapy ban really mean?
We agree – all New Zealanders should be protected from coercive, abusive or involuntary psychological or spiritual practices. However, participation in psychological assessments, counselling sessions, prayer meetings and other therapeutic practices is almost always an expression of voluntary behaviour and personal freedom. ‘Conversion therapy’ bans would prevent people from getting help to live the lifestyle they choose – if that lifestyle is heterosexual or based on their biological sex.
Banning practices which bring about positive change for people in pain, changes they genuinely desire for themselves, is the real crime.