Tag: same-sex marriage
South Korean court recognizes same-sex couple’s rights
Activists have long emphasized the need for legislation against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation
Singapore lifts gay sex ban, blocks marriage equality
Parliament's move follows previous failed attempts to have the legislation repealed in the courts
Philippine gov’t hit for using religion to justify non-passage of laws...
“The government cannot use the Catholic religion to oppose the passage of laws protecting and affirming the rights of LGBTQIA+ people"
Landmark same-sex marriage bill advances in US Senate
In the United States, same-sex unions have been guaranteed by the Supreme Court since 2015
Hong Kong court rejects gay marriage appeal
The campaign for equal marriage rights has had limited success across much of Asia
Thailand takes step toward same-sex marriage with parliament vote
If the bill succeeds, Thailand would be the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same sex unions
Thailand’s Catholic Church against proposed civil partnership law
Media reports said an online petition to legalize same-sex marriage has gained support in recent weeks
Benedict XVI: Legalization of same-sex marriage is ‘a distortion of conscience’
The pope emeritus said the issue of marriage and family has taken on a new dimension that cannot be ignored”
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