The European Commission will call on EU member states to ban conversion therapy in response to a petition signed by over one million people. However, the Commission does not intend to propose a unified ban across the 27 member states itself.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Youth Advisory Body Amsterdam (JARA) hosted its first youth summit to improve communication between young people and municipal services, law enforcement, and political organizations. The initiative aims to help youth navigate various support systems for personal and health-related issues while bridging the disconnect between city departments.
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