has occurred throughout Europe over proposals to legalise same-sex marriage as well as same-sex civil unions. Currently 33 of the 50 countries and the...
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in Asia Recognition of same-sex unions in Africa Recognition of same-sex unions in the Americas Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe Recognition of...
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recognised same-sex civil unions since 5 June 2016, providing same-sex couples with almost all of the legal protections, benefits and rights of marriage...
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recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. The Constitution of Ukraine defines marriage as between "a woman and a man". The issue of legal recognition for...
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not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions for same-sex couples. Since 2020, the Russian Constitution has explicitly outlawed same-sex marriage. Statutory...
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majority of Israelis support the legal recognition of same-sex unions, with a June 2019 opinion poll conducted by Hiddush showing that 78% of Israelis...
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Japan does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. Several municipalities and prefectures issue same-sex partnership certificates, which provide...
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Assembly. In September 2023, the European Court of Human Rights ordered the government to establish a legal framework recognizing same-sex unions. The Constitution...
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allow same-sex marriage or civil unions. In June 2018, the European Court of Justice ruled that under certain circumstances same-sex spouses of European Union...
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same sex", while 46% disagreed. LGBT rights in Hungary Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe In Hungarian: Magyarország védi a házasság intézményét mint...
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same-sex unions, either in the form of marriage or civil unions. In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have limited legal rights in regards...
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unions in the Americas Recognition of same-sex unions in Asia Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe Recognition of same-sex unions in Oceania Also comprises:...
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China does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. Since 1 October 2017, couples have been able to enter into guardianship agreements, offering...
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publication in the Royal Gazette which follows the granting of royal assent. Thailand previously did not recognise any form of same-sex unions. Several bills...
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Cyprus has recognised same-sex unions since 9 December 2015. Legislation to establish civil cohabitations was approved by the Cypriot Parliament on 26...
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countries in the Americas grant legal recognition to same-sex unions, with almost 85 percent of people in both North America and South America living in jurisdictions...
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Montenegro has recognised same-sex unions since 15 July 2021. In July 2020, the Parliament of Montenegro passed a bill, by 42 votes to 5, to recognise...
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not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. The legal status of foreign same-sex marriages is unclear. On 3 July 2017, the Ministry of Justice reportedly...
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recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. A bill to grant same-sex couples some limited legal rights and benefits is pending in the Seimas. In 2011, the...
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cohabiting for a minimum of 3 years. Croatia first recognized same-sex couples in 2003 through a law on unregistered same-sex unions, which was later replaced...
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recognise same-sex marriage, civil unions or other forms of partnerships, but provides some limited legal recognition to cohabiting same-sex couples in the...
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legalize same-sex marriage as well as civil unions. Currently two countries and eight territories in Oceania recognize some type of same-sex unions. Two Oceanian...
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Philippines does not legally recognize same-sex unions, either in the form of marriage or civil unions. The Family Code of the Philippines defines only recognizes...
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same-sex unions. In 2008, the Supreme Tribunal of Justice ruled that the Constitution of Venezuela neither prohibits nor requires the recognition of same-sex...
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recognize any form of legal recognition for same-sex couples. Same-sex marriage is banned under the Constitution of Serbia adopted in 2006. However, there...
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obliged under the European Court of Human Rights' ruling in Fedotova and Others v. Russia to provide legal recognition to same-sex unions. In January 2023...
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The recognition of same-sex unions varies by country. On 15 July 2010, the Argentine Senate approved a bill extending marriage rights to same-sex couples...
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has recognised civil unions since 1 July 2024. On 9 November 2023, the Saeima passed legislation establishing same-sex civil unions conferring similar rights...
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Singapore does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. In 2022, the Parliament of Singapore passed a constitutional amendment giving itself "the...
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LGBT rights in the European Union are protected under the European Union's (EU) treaties and law. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in all EU member states...
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