Tag: same-sex marriage
Stefanos Kasselakis, a Greek-American entrepreneur and former Goldman Sachs trader, has taken the reins of Syriza, Greece’s opposition left-wing party, with aspirations to become Greece’s pioneering LGBTQ+ prime minister.
The 35-year-old, who previously held an executive position in the shipping industry, was an unexpected choice for the party leadership. Just...
Serbia’s queer community showed resilience and defiance by marching in Belgrade’s Pride, despite opposition from religious groups and the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ president, Aleksandar Vučić, who has refused to support the community.
On Saturday, 9 September, hundreds of LGBTQ+ activists gathered in the Serbian capital, spreading queer joy despite a...
Around 4,100 same-sex marriages have been registered to couples living in New Zealand since the Marriage Amendment Act came into effect ten years ago.
Stats NZ have revealed, Same-sex marriages made up just over 2 percent of all marriages to couples in New Zealand over the last decade.
“More female couples...
Guatemalan presidential contender Sandra Torres voiced her staunch opposition to same-sex marriage, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights.
Speaking at a school in San Juan Sacatepequez, the former first lady took care to clarify that her stance did not equate to homophobia and emphasised her wish for the government to acknowledge life...
In a groundbreaking move, Estonia's parliament has voted to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a significant milestone for both the Baltic and Central European region.
The bill, which was approved by a majority of 55 votes to 34 in the 101-seat parliament on Tuesday, is set to take effect next...
Estonia is on the brink of becoming the first Baltic country to legalise same-sex unions and marriages, as the newly appointed President, Lauri Hussar, has pledged to push for a change in the law in a matter of weeks.
President Hussar, who assumed office in April after his Estonia 200...
A recent poll has shown that 61% of Israelis are in favour of granting equal rights to LGBTQ+ individuals.
Conducted by the local television station Channel 13, the poll shows that the level of support is even higher among Jewish Israelis, with 68% expressing their support and only 17% opposing...
Despite being a regional leader in the legal recognition of LGBTI+ rights, Mexico sadly ranks second in Latin America for reported hate crimes against the community.
A recent study by The National Observatory of Hate Crimes Against LGBTI+ Persons in Mexico revealed a disturbing trend, with the country witnessing 305...
