c/europe · u/recursive_recursion@lemmy.ca · 379 points
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/37878020
Just a heads-up for everyone in the EU, there currently is a petition going until the 17th to get the EU to ban conversion therapy. The petition still needs massive numbers of supporters, so it is likely to fail. Still, I wanted to share with you an easy method to support a more inclusive EU!
u/jerkface@lemmy.ca · 1 points
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u/ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world · 6 points
I would imagine Hungary enjoys doing that.
u/Ihnivid@feddit.org · 5 points
There's a legal process which may result in financial sanctions. Seems like there are 30 actice cases right now.
Here's some general info, an FAQ and a database.
u/jerkface@lemmy.ca · 2 points
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u/neons@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 points
The member states have to add EU-Laws to their own laws. Not 1:1, bzt it has to follow the spirit and letter.
u/SplashJackson@lemmy.ca · 2 points
Well, I heard there's a "therapy" that can help you go against your nature, but I think it should be banned
u/jerkface@lemmy.ca · 1 points
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u/SplashJackson@lemmy.ca · 5 points
Sorry, I'm still learning this whole "reading" thing. Personally, I'm beginning to think the whole "coming-down-from-trees" scheme was bad value
u/recursive_recursion@lemmy.ca · 4 points
..you might want to give the linked petition a cursory read
u/rumschlumpel@feddit.org · 7 points
The way things are going, I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a thing in e.g. Italy - their abortion access certainly seems to diminish. Frankly, I think most EU countries have at least a small amount of religious zealots who would do conversation therapy if we let them.
u/Skua@kbin.earth · 35 points
I don't think I can offer much here other than that I sincerely hope it succeeds
Entirely besides the point of the actual petition, I really feel like that flag could be a lot better. Half of the stars are blending into the background too much
u/Commiunism@beehaw.org · 13 points
Signed it, but I wonder how much of an actual problem is it in the EU. Whenever I hear of conversion therapy, it's usually from within US.
u/thelsim@sh.itjust.works · 10 points
And….. signed!
u/MoonlightFox@lemmy.world · 8 points
Wow nice, just sent it to a friend that is a EU citizen.
u/puddinghelmet@feddit.nl · 8 points
💖💖💖💖💖💖
u/Epzillon@lemmy.world · 3 points
Thanks for the heads up! Re-posted in some closer circles, should be atleast a few votes popping in from our side ✊❤️
u/biofaust@lemmy.world · 3 points
I signed. Thank you for the heads up!
Just be reminded that wording by religious people can be deceiving and cause such practices to survive in closed circles: https://www.christian.org.uk/news/over-700-church-leaders-urge-govt-to-protect-churches-from-conversion-therapy-ban/
u/jerkface@lemmy.ca · 1 points
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u/SplashJackson@lemmy.ca · 1 points
So this is therapy to convert people to LGTBQ? Consensual, right?