Same-Sex Marriage
27 Mar
Thailand's parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill on Wednesday, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise LGBTQ marriage equality. The bill sailed through on 399 to 10 votes in the lower house, although it must still be approved by the Senate before it is endorsed by the…
15 Feb
Greece's parliament was set to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption on Thursday, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
26 Jan
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned against activities related to "unnatural offences" and same-sex marriage within the country, declaring them illegal and vowing to arrest perpetrators. This announcement comes amidst a recent trend on social media where some individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ are raising concerns about potential discrimination and being stereotyped in the…
21 Dec
Thai lawmakers on Thursday gave initial approval to legalising same-sex unions, moving the kingdom a step closer to marriage equality. The legislation must pass through several more stages before becoming law, but if it is enacted, Thailand would be the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex marriage. The lower house of parliament voted…
19 Dec
Pope Francis formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples on Monday, in a significant shift in the church’s approach to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. The blessings may be carried out providing they are not part of regular church rituals or liturgies, nor at the same time as a civil union,…
8 Sep 2023
The same-sex marriage between two males uncovered the other day in Delta State is a brazen example of growing disrespect to the country’s laws against same-sex unions and relationship in the country.
5 Sep 2023
Hong Kong's top court on Tuesday ruled in favour of allowing same-sex partnerships, marking another victory for global LGBTQ rights.
20 Jun 2023
Estonian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to legalise same-sex marriage, the first Baltic state to do so.
16 May 2023
Namibia's Supreme Court on Tuesday recognised same-sex marriages contracted abroad between citizens and foreign spouses, a landmark ruling in a country where homosexuality is illegal.