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New openDemocracy investigation reveals how therapists backed by US Christian conservative groups attempt to ‘cure’ LGBTQ people in the US, Costa Rica and Guatemala – despite local bans and professional regulations against such practices
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Published in:50.50: NewsPsychologists investigated for practising ‘conversion therapy’ in Costa RicaCosta Rica’s professional association of psychologists is investigating two members accused of conducting anti-gay ‘conversion therapy’
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Published in:50.50: InvestigationAre you a victim of ‘conversion therapy’? This is what you can doMathew Shurka, co-founder of the US campaign Born Perfect, explains what action to take if you or someone you know is subjected to this deadly practice
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Published in:50.50: InvestigationHomosexuality is a ‘distortion caused by Satan’A pastor in Costa Rica tells our undercover reporter that prayer, Bible study and Christian music can help to change his sexual orientation
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Published in:50.50: OpinionEvangelical Christian groups flout the law – againChristian Right groups promoting anti-LGBT practices in the US and abroad, despite bans, is nothing new: they’ve been doing it for decades
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Published in:50.50: InvestigationUS Christian Right group accused of promoting anti-LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’Focus on the Family puts LGBTQ people in touch with counsellors who say they will ‘treat’ them – even in states where such practices are restricted
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Published in:50.50: InvestigationTherapists backed by US groups tell LGBTQ Costa Ricans that homosexuality is ‘wrong’Foreign affiliates of Focus on the Family and Exodus Global Alliance promote anti-gay ‘therapy’, openDemocracy investigation reveals
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Published in:50.50: InvestigationGive up sex, say priest and psychologist to young LGBTQ in GuatemalaTherapist linked to Catholic US group Courage International prescribes ‘chastity’ in anti-gay session, openDemocracy investigation reveals
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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
