How anti-LGBT ‘conversion therapy’ is gaining ground in East Africa
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Published in:50.50: NewsSpanish government questioned about openDemocracy ‘conversion therapy’ findingsFollowing revelations that African clinics run by aid-funded groups offer anti-gay ‘therapy,’ a centre-Right party demands answers in Spain
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Published in:50.50: InvestigationHospitals across East Africa offer controversial anti-gay counsellingSix-month openDemocracy investigation reveals ‘degrading and discriminatory’ treatment at health centres in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
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Published in:50.50: InvestigationAid donors to investigate anti-gay ‘therapy’ revealed by openDemocracyMajor NGOs that run clinics in Kenya and Tanzania also pledge action against ‘abhorrent’ practices to ‘change’ individuals’ sexual orientation
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Published in:50.50: InvestigationAnti-gay ‘therapy’ offered at Uganda health centres run by aid-funded groupsMajor hospitals also offered undercover reporters counselling to ‘change’ their sexual orientation. Health experts blame a lack of regulation
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Published in:50.50: FeatureUS cities lead action to ban anti-LGBT ‘conversion therapy’Despite opposition from the religious Right, activists are winning campaigns to outlaw practices that seek to ‘cure’ LGBT people
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Published in:50.50: ExplainerExplainer: What is ‘conversion therapy’?The UK government has reportedly stepped back from including protections for trans people in its banning of conversion therapy. Here's what you need to know
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Published in:50.50Petition: Make sure you’re not funding anti-gay ‘conversion therapy’US Government: Follow the lead of other aid agencies and investigate if health facilities run by groups in Africa that your PEPFAR programme funds are offering anti-gay ‘conversion therapy’
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Published in:50.50: NewsYouTube closes African channel promoting televangelist’s violent ‘conversion therapy’In response to our enquiries about TB Joshua’s controversial exorcisms, YouTube terminated his channel. Facebook says it has removed certain posts, but some remain