Tag: same-sex union
Catholic lay group warns against inclusion of ‘same-sex union’ in Philippine...
The Education department maintained that the topic of same-sex unions and marriages has been in the basic education curriculum since 2013
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
Indonesia sex laws ‘nail in coffin’ for LGBTQ rights
Once enacted, the legislation would punish sex outside marriage with one year in prison
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
Tokyo recognizes same-sex relationships
The certificates allow LGBTQ partners to be treated as married couples for a range of public services, such as housing, medicine and welfare
Bishops in Belgium defy Vatican, publish ceremony for blessing same-sex unions
The Vatican clarified that the Catholic Church does not have the power to give liturgical blessings of homosexual unions
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
Tokyo to recognize same-sex partnerships from November
Japan is the only nation of the Group of Seven countries that does not 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
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