Tag: samesex

Botswana formally removes same-sex ban from law

Botswana activists said the amendment sends a clear message that LGBTIQ+ people…

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‘Muted’ international response as Senegal enacts same-sex relations law

New law increases jail terms for same sex relations, yet international response…

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Senegal parliament tightens law on same-sex relations

New legislation in Senegal increases jail sentences for same-sex relations, drawing attention…

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Nearly 2 000 LGBTQ couples wed as Thai same-sex marriage law comes into force

Thailand becomes Southeast Asia's first nation to legalise equal marriage, with 1,754…

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Hong Kong same-sex couples win housing, inheritance rights

LGBTQ couples in Hong Kong gained housing and inheritance rights after the…

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Anglican Church votes against prayers for same-sex couples

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa has voted to reject a proposal…

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‘Zulu culture clashes with same-sex relationship rights’

'Stigma rooted in cultural beliefs is rife and many of the men…

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Namibia recognises same-sex marriages concluded abroad with foreign spouse

Namibia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday recognised same-sex marriages contracted abroad between citizens…

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Church of England keeps ban on same-sex marriages

The Church of England will not change its rules to allow priests…

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India’s top court to weigh same-sex marriage recognition

India’s top court decided Friday to proceed with a case weighing legal…

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