This decision stands in stark contrast with most of its Eastern European neighbours, some of which have increasingly opposed LGBTQ+ equality

The new family code also allows same-sex couples to adopt

Chileans voted against a new pro-LGBTQ+ constitution, and proposed trans rights reforms in Scotland are also in jeopardy

The women were able to sidestep their country’s definition of marriage because one of them had not yet had her gender changed on her official documents

The decision also applies to people in domestic unmarried partnerships, single parents, stepparents and adoptive families

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The Respect for Marriage Act’s future is uncertain after Republican Ron Johnson flip-flops on the legislation

The island nation will repeal its colonial-era law, but marriage equality will still be banned

Republican Ted Cruz says “consenting adults should be able to do what they wish in their private sexual activity”

Critics have accused the country, however, of using LGBTQ+ rights to “pinkwash” its poor human rights record

Sixty percent of Americans support the legislation, according to a new poll

The Respect for Marriage Act is a direct response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson last month

The U.S. Supreme Court may be threatening to reverse progress on LGBTQ2S+ rights, but countries the world over are pushing marriage equality forward

“This decision will embolden our opponents to come after all of our hard-won progress”

Bangkok also welcomed the nation’s first Pride parade in 16 years earlier this month

The verdict is a historic win for LGBTQ+ people in the culturally conservative country

71 percent of U.S. respondents backed the freedom to marry in a new poll

More than 200 municipalities in Japan offer some form of relationship recognition for same-sex couples

Marriage Equality

Slovenia becomes first post-communist country to legalize same-sex marriage, adoptions

Cuba legalizes same-sex marriage in new family code

This lesbian couple just married in Romania—even though same-sex marriage is illegal

India’s Supreme Court says LGBTQ+ families are entitled to legal protection in major ruling

After nearly two decades of queer activism, this municipal candidate had to face down vile homophobic accusations recently

The future of marriage equality is in danger after U.S. senator pulls support for landmark bill

Even America’s worst senator wants to repeal Texas’ gay sex ban

Cuba will hold national referendum to vote on legalizing marriage equality, same-sex adoptions

This Republican attended his gay son’s wedding three days after voting against marriage equality bill

The U.S. Supreme Court is threatening marriage equality. These lawmakers want to protect it

10 same-sex marriage battlegrounds around the globe

‘Blaring red alert’: Activists worry the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn marriage equality next

Thailand could soon the be first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex partnerships

Same-sex couples in Croatia can now adopt after historic court ruling

A record number of Americans support same-sex marriage despite threats to equality

Tokyo will begin recognizing same-sex partnerships in significant step toward equality