Ban Conversion Therapy NI

We are a coalition of LGBTQ+ orgs, campaigners & faith groups united to deliver a meaningful & effective ban on conversion therapy in Northern Ireland.

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

🗓 The consultation process should have been fully accessible from the beginning but if you haven’t been able to respond yet you now have until February 4th to have your say.

🚨 Every delay leaves LGBTQ+ at risk of harm.

🚫 Please tell the Government to #BanConversionTherapy

[Liz Truss @trussliz]

I am determined to stamp out conversion therapy and protect free speech.

I want everyone to be able to have their say on this important issue.

We have extended our consultation to ensure all voices are heard.
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https://t.co/zJFc4Cj4b5

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

📣If you would like to join the @belfastpride parade and show support for @BanConversionNI. Please DM us for more information.

[The Rainbow Project @TRPNI]

🎉 Happy 75th Birthday to the @NHSuk & @HSC_NI

A huge thank you to all staff working to keep the LGBTQIA community safe & healthy.

We will continue to support campaigns for greater investment into staff & services.

#NHS #HSCNI #HSC75

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

5 years since the UK first promised to #BanConversionTherapy.

@CommunitiesNI work with us towards research & legislation but nothing can happen without a minister or @niassembly.

Irish govt & @rodericogorman bringing forward draft legislation.

NI will not be left behind.

[Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust @jrct_uk]

We're recruiting for people with specialist knowledge and experience to join our Northern Ireland committee to advise on our grant-making.

We spend around £1.5m a year on work which contributes to the ongoing transformation of the NI conflict.

https://t.co/0uj0inTII0

[The Rainbow Project @TRPNI]

Every day, LGBTQIA+ people face domestic and sexual abuse, stalking, harassment, and everyday misogyny and sexism.

@TRPNI research has shown 42% of LGBTQIA+ people in NI have experienced violent or harmful relationships.

Have your say & respond to the consultation ⬇️

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

5 years since the UK Government first promised to #BanConversionTherapy. But we’re still waiting.

Northern Ireland must not be left behind.
No more delays. No more loopholes. 
#BanTheShame

[The Rainbow Project @TRPNI]

The Rainbow Project has responded to the news regarding a security alert in Portrush, County Antrim yesterday evening, where a suspicious item wrapped in a Pride flag was left at a home address. The PSNI are treating the incident as a hate crime.

https://t.co/gcNMUAJi3l

[The Rainbow Project @TRPNI]

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We are deeply concerned to hear the reports of a security incident in Portrush last night where two suspicious objects were allegedly wrapped in a pride flag. Our thoughts are with all those caught up in this incident.

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[Rainbow Refugees NI @RainbowRefugeNI]

Happy birthday to us 🥳

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

Any recommendation to include a "consent" clause will render a "ban" not worth the paper it's printed on & will not protect victims of #ConversionPractices.

@CommunitiesNI must make sure that any such loophole will not be present in our legislation.
Time to #EndTheShame

[Paul Brand @PaulBrandITV]

EXCL: The long-awaited ban on conversion therapy is finally sitting in the PM’s red box.

It now awaits his sign-off/changes but the current draft:

- covers sexuality & gender
- includes a ‘consent clause’ which won’t protect those who volunteer for CT
https://t.co/AeZei0Rmh9

[The Rainbow Project @TRPNI]

This #TransDayOfVisibility we extend solidarity to our trans and non-binary friends across these islands and globally.

We have one simple message today-
#TransRightsAreHumanRights.

[The Rainbow Project @TRPNI]

Today the funeral will take place for #BriannaGhey.
Our thoughts are with Brianna, her loved ones & the wider LGBTQIA+ community. Her family asked for people to proudly wear pink - we will.

If you would like to speak to someone - Talk, we'll listen. Call us on 02890 319030

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

In due course.....not good enough. You right Kemi is it not therapy. It is abuse and it must stop.

5 years and counting for the UK Govt to take action.

#TimeToBanTheshame
#BanConversionTherapy

[ITVPolitics @ITVNewsPolitics]

Conversion therapy will be banned in ‘due course,’ says Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch



It comes almost five years after the Conservatives first promised to ban the practice

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

We are honoured to finally see the #BanConversionTherapyNI mirror in the incredible @array_studios Sibin today @UlsterMuseum.

Thank you for this incredible piece of art and celebration of the activism in NI. Pull up a seat as installation runs until September.

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

https://t.co/nl7sddzXMb

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

Roderic O’Gorman, Irish Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, today announced the publication of research into conversion practices.

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

This report on conversion practices confirms what we a that conversion practices are dangerous, harmful and should be banned. We will continue working with our partners across the Ireland & the rest of the UK to see a ban implemented as a matter of urgency.

[The Rainbow Project @TRPNI]

We send our condolences to everyone impacted by the devastating & despicable murder of #BriannaGhey. While we hope for responsible coverage & commentary, there will likely be increased transphobia. Don't hesitate to get in touch with @trpni should you need support - 02890319030

[Ban Conversion Therapy NI @BanConversionNI]

Work continues on an all island ban on CT. We may have no assembly in the North, @BanConversionNI are working with partners across the rest of Ireland & @BanCTorg to make sure our voices are heard. We will not be left behind.

#TimeToBanTheShame #banconversiontherapy