Entry #687: Conversion therapy in Brazil

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RegionBrazil
IssueConversion therapy
StatusSexual orientation only
Start DateMar 22, 1999
End DateSep 19, 2017
DescriptionOn March 22, 1999, Brazil became the first country to ban gay conversion therapy. The Federal Council of Psychology enacted Resolution CFP No. 001/99, which explicitly states that "homosexuality does not constitute a disease, disorder, or perversion." This landmark decision prevents psychologists from engaging in practices intended to 'cure' or alter an individual's sexual orientation.
Sourceshttp://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2013/06/19/should-brazil-legalize-conversion-therapy http://www.politicalresearch.org/brazilian-evangelical-lawmakers-push-gay-conversion-therapy-bill/ https://site.cfp.org.br/wp-content/uploads/1999/03/resolucao1999_1.pdf

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edited by Sky. Only gay conversion therapy banned

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edited by Sky. Only gay conversion therapy banned.

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DescriptionOn March 22, 1999, Brazil became the first country to ban gay conversion therapy. The Federal Council of Psychology enacted Resolution CFP No. 001/99, which explicitly states that "homosexuality does not constitute a disease, disorder, or perversion." This landmark decision prevents psychologists from engaging in practices intended to 'cure' or alter an individual's sexual orientation.On March 22, 1999, Brazil became the first country to ban gay conversion therapy. The Federal Council of Psychology enacted Resolution CFP No. 001/99, which explicitly states that "homosexuality does not constitute a disease, disorder, or perversion." This landmark decision prevents psychologists from engaging in practices intended to 'cure' or alter an individual's sexual orientation.
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On March 22, 1999, Brazil became the first country to ban gay conversion therapy. The Federal Council of Psychology enacted Resolution CFP No. 001/99, which explicitly states that "homosexuality does not constitute a disease, disorder, or perversion." This landmark decision prevents psychologists from engaging in practices intended to 'cure' or alter an individual's sexual orientation. "homosexuality does not constitute a disease, disorder, or perversion." This landmark decision prevents psychologists from engaging in practices intended to 'cure' or alter an individual's sexual orientation.

edited by danlev. Exact date was sept 19

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edited by danlev. Add official document and source showing exact date law went into effect.

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Start Date1999Mar 22, 1999
End DateSep 2017Jan 2017
DescriptionBanned by Brazil's Federal Psychology Council: "psychologists shall not collaborate in events or services offering treatment and cure for homosexuality."On March 22, 1999, Brazil became the first country to ban gay conversion therapy. The Federal Council of Psychology enacted Resolution CFP No. 001/99, which explicitly states that "homosexuality does not constitute a disease, disorder, or perversion." This landmark decision prevents psychologists from engaging in practices intended to 'cure' or alter an individual's sexual orientation.
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Banned by Brazil's Federal Psychology Council: "psychologists shall not collaborate in events or services offering treatment and cure for homosexuality." On March 22, 1999, Brazil became the first country to ban gay conversion therapy. The Federal Council of Psychology enacted Resolution CFP No. 001/99, which explicitly states that "homosexuality does not constitute a disease, disorder, or perversion." This landmark decision prevents psychologists from engaging in practices intended to 'cure' or alter an individual's sexual orientation.
Sourceshttp://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2013/06/19/should-brazil-legalize-conversion-therapy
http://www.politicalresearch.org/brazilian-evangelical-lawmakers-push-gay-conversion-therapy-bill/		http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2013/06/19/should-brazil-legalize-conversion-therapy
http://www.politicalresearch.org/brazilian-evangelical-lawmakers-push-gay-conversion-therapy-bill/
https://site.cfp.org.br/wp-content/uploads/1999/03/resolucao1999_1.pdf
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http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2013/06/19/should-brazil-legalize-conversion-therapy http://www.politicalresearch.org/brazilian-evangelical-lawmakers-push-gay-conversion-therapy-bill/ http://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2013/06/19/should-brazil-legalize-conversion-therapy http://www.politicalresearch.org/brazilian-evangelical-lawmakers-push-gay-conversion-therapy-bill/ https://site.cfp.org.br/wp-content/uploads/1999/03/resolucao1999_1.pdf

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DescriptionBanned by Brazil's Federal Psychology Council: "psychologists shall not collaborate in events or services offering treatment and cure for homosexuality."Banned by Brazil's Federal Psychology Council: "psychologists shall not collaborate in events or services offering treatment and cure for homosexuality."
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Banned by Brazil\'s Federal Psychology Council: \"psychologists shall not collaborate in events or services offering treatment and cure for homosexuality.\" Brazil's Federal Psychology Council: "psychologists shall not collaborate in events or services offering treatment and cure for homosexuality."

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StatusBanned
Start Date1999
End Date(none)
DescriptionBanned by Brazil's Federal Psychology Council: "psychologists shall not collaborate in events or services offering treatment and cure for homosexuality."
Sourceshttp://www.out.com/entertainment/popnography/2013/06/19/should-brazil-legalize-conversion-therapy http://www.politicalresearch.org/brazilian-evangelical-lawmakers-push-gay-conversion-therapy-bill/
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  • Status is not correct "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender_rights_in_Brazil"
  • Status is not correct "https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/09/20/brazil-judges-ruling-sparks-conversion-therapy-controversy"
  • Status is not correct "A judge overturned that law in 2017 : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/19/brazilian-judge-approves-gay-conversion-therapy"
  • Newer law has been passed "new law saying you can treat homosexuality has been approved"
  • Status is not correct "https://g1.globo.com/distrito-federal/noticia/juiz-federal-do-df-libera-tratamento-de-homossexualidade-como-doenca.ghtml psychologists are now allowed to treat homossexuality as a disease. decision of a federal judge"
  • Status is not correct "test"