Ukraine does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. The Constitution of Ukraine defines marriage as between "a woman and a man". The issue of...

Japan does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. Several municipalities and prefectures issue same-sex partnership certificates, which provide...

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...

recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. A bill to legalise civil unions and grant same-sex couples some legal rights and benefits is pending in the Seimas...

same-sex marriage as well as same-sex civil unions. Currently 33 of the 50 countries and the 8 dependent territories in Europe recognise some type of...

recognise same-sex marriage, civil unions or other forms of partnerships, but provides some limited legal recognition to cohabiting same-sex couples in the...

does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. Although the recognition of same-sex unions has been frequently debated in recent years, no law...

Romania does not allow same-sex marriage or civil unions. Registered partnerships have been debated in the Parliament of Romania several times since 2008...

recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. Since 2020, the Russian Constitution has explicitly outlawed same-sex marriage. The Family Code of Russia also...

recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have limited legal rights with regard to the tenancy of a...

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...

China does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. Since 1 October 2017, couples have been able to enter into guardianship agreements, offering...

recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. Homosexuality among men is punishable with up to 14 years' imprisonment in Southern Nigeria and may result in capital...

same sex", while 46% disagreed. LGBT rights in Hungary Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe In Hungarian: Magyarország védi a házasság intézményét mint...

Cambodia does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions, but does recognize a registry program known as the "declaration of family relationship" offering...

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...

to same-sex couples, the "first legal recognition of social benefits for same-sex couples" in South Korea. This was upheld by the Supreme Court of Korea...

Singapore does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. In 2022, the Parliament of Singapore passed a constitutional amendment giving itself "the...

Latvia has recognised same-sex civil unions since 1 July 2024. On 9 November 2023, the Saeima passed legislation establishing civil unions conferring similar...

Cyprus has recognised same-sex civil unions since 9 December 2015. Legislation to establish a form of partnership known as civil cohabitation was introduced...

has recognised civil unions since 5 June 2016, providing same-sex couples with most of the legal protections, benefits and rights of marriage. A bill to...

of same-sex couples to receive survivor pension benefits in case of the partner's death. LGBT rights in Montenegro Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe...

recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. On 25 April 2024, Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced the government's intention to legalize civil unions as part...

survey of all Australians, in which 61.6% of respondents supported legalisation of same-sex marriage. Other types of recognition for same-sex couples...

does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Marriage Act, 2001 does not provide for the recognition of same-sex unions. While the Tswana...

does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Marriage Act, 1974 does not provide for the recognition of same-sex unions. Historically, Sotho...

recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Family Code of Mozambique recognizes de facto unions but only for opposite-sex couples and bans same-sex marriage...

recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions, domestic partnerships, unregistered cohabitation, or any other form of recognition for same-sex couples. Article...

Egypt does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. Although same-sex unions may have existed in Ancient Egypt, current religious and family laws...

adoption of such a law would not affect their lives, and 11% expected an improvement. LGBT rights in the Czech Republic Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe...