This proposal has been submitted to the General Assembly Civil Rights Board.
NOTE: at 1122 BST on the 17th of June 2021, this proposal reached quorum with Elstomony's approval, the 59th all told.
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OOC: Refer to Victor Madrigal-Borloz's findings on Practices of so-called "conversion therapy" and the Ban Conversion Therapy campaign. Regarding Article c, see GA#91.
End Conversion Therapy
A resolution to improve worldwidehumansapient and civil rights.Category: Civil RightsStrength: MildProposed by: Tinhampton
Believing that LGBTQ+ people should not be persecuted simply for being LGBTQ+, the General Assembly hereby:
- defines "conversion therapy" as those interventions meant to alter or reverse any person's sexual orientation or gender identity,
- requires member states to prohibit the practice and advertisement of conversion therapy in all circumstances,
- clarifies that this resolution does not affect the right of willing individuals to seek and receive gender-adequation or -affirmation procedures, and
- strongly recommends that members provide all necessary and relevant support to those who have already undergone, or are likely to undergo, conversion therapy.