Following two years of global collaboration among international psychological associations, the International Psychology Network for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Issues (IPsyNet) has officially published its evidence-informed Global Declaration Against Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression (SOGIE) Conversion Practices.

The Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) is proud to stand alongside leading professional bodies worldwide in endorsing this declaration, reaffirming our commitment to scientifically informed practice, professional ethics, and human rights.

Decades of psychological science demonstrate that SOGIE conversion practices:

❌ Constitute human rights abuses and may amount to forms of violence or torture.

❌ Inflict severe harm and trauma, increasing the risks of depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and suicidality.

❌ Perpetuate discrimination through societal, cultural, and religious stigma.

❌ Lack scientific validity and grounding in authoritative scholarly theory.

❌ Violate ethical principles and international professional codes of practice.

❌ Contradict affirmative care, which emphasizes acceptance, support, and empowerment.

As an endorsing body, HKPS remains dedicated to protecting the mental health, well-being, and dignity of all individuals.

Read the full declaration on the IPsyNet website:

https://www.ipsynet.org/policy/conversion-declaration

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