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Progressive Politics NI

SDLP - LGBTQ+

All forms of conversion therapy must be banned
The Health Minister should be required to accept SaBTO recommendations on blood donor criteria
A Gender Recognition Act for NI should be developed
Trans women have the right to be on all-women shortlists
There should be support for greater education on trans issues for all ages in schools & workplaces
Steps are needed to be taken to stop homophobic & transphobic bullying in schools & workplaces
Adoption equality for LGBT couples needs to be implemented
Data collection by public & government agencies on LGBT hate crimes needs to improve
People should be able to self ID with the gender they identify with
Waiting times in Trans healthcare including access to puberty blockers, surgery & counselling services should be reduced