Category: Same-Sex Marriage
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U.S Supreme Court Humiliates Kim Davis — Same‑sex Marriage Stands Firm!
Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis appeal, leaving Obergefell intact — same‑sex marriage prevails as Davis faces hefty damages and legal fees.
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A Decade of Marriage Equality in Ireland: Reflecting on Progress and Future Challenges
13 May , 2025: Ireland marks 10 years of marriage equality, celebrating LGBTQI progress and highlighting ongoing advocacy. Join the «Defending Freedoms: Advancing Human Rights» conference to discuss future challenges and protect LGBTQI rights.
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Pope’s support for gay civil unions seen as threat to same-sex marriage
The pope’s comments in support of gay civil unions did not go far enough and could even harm the campaign for same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ rights campaigners said on Thursday, Reuters reports.
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Barbados’ recognition of same-sex unions welcomed but incomplete
The Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality Inc. (ECADE) and its member organisations in Barbados, welcome the pronouncement that the government of Barbados is prepared to recognise civil unions for couples of the same gender. We note however that while progressive, this does not address the main legal barrier for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Barbadians.
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Bolivia: Refusal to Register Same-Sex Union
Bolivia’s national civil registry has refused to comply with a court order to register the union of a same-sex couple.
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Finally Allowing Religious Same-Sex Marriages In Northern Ireland
Religious institutions will be allowed to conduct same-sex marriages starting in September.