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More than 370 religious leaders from around the world are calling for a ban on conversion therapy - the attempt to change a person s sexual orientation or gender identity.
The signatories to the declaration represent all the world s major faiths and many are known LGBT advocates.
They include South African cleric Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former Chief Rabbi of Ireland David Rosen.
Other religious figures said a ban could risk criminalising pastors.
A declaration calling for a ban will be launched at a conference sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on Wednesday.