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LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage Legalisation With Havana Pride March
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In Havana, approximately 200 individuals gathered on Saturday to march against homophobia and transphobia, commemorating the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Cuba last September.
Accompanied by the lively sounds of traditional conga music, the demonstrators proudly chanted "Socialism yes, homophobia no" as they celebrated the island's progressive stance on...
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Royal Family Member and LGBTQIA Activist Pushes for Same-Sex Marriage Rights in India
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LGBTQ+ activist and "gay prince" Manavendrasinh Gohil has called on the Indian government to legalise same-sex marriage in the country.
Speaking at a press conference in Rajkot, Gohil, known as the "gay prince" due to his royal background, emphasised the need for LGBTQ+ couples to have equal rights and legal...
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LGBTQ+ Activists Hopeful as India’s Supreme Court Hears Final Arguments on Legalising Same-Sex Marriage
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India's Supreme Court is set to begin hearing final arguments on several petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriage. This decision could make India the 35th country to legalise same-sex unions.
The hearing and debate, which will be "live-streamed in public interest," according to the court, is expected to be lively,...
A new law recently approved by the Hungarian government could result in same-sex families facing the consequences for allegedly violating the nation's constitutionally recognised definition of marriage and family.
The law, which Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén proposed in February 2023, allows citizens to report same-sex families with children to...
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“We Can Die Any Day” Queer Ukrainian Soldier Calls For Urgent Legalisation Of Same-Sex Marriage
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A queer Ukrainian soldier fighting off the Russian invasion is calling for the urgent legalisation of same-sex partnerships in Ukraine.
Anna “Kajhan” Zyablikova, a soldier serving in the 47th Brigade of Ukraine’s armed forces, believes that legalising partnerships between same-sex couples is a simple move that would positively impact LGBTQ...
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Indian Government Submits Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage Ahead Of Supreme Court Hearing
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The Indian government has submitted a 56-Page letter of opposition against same-sex marriage ahead of a supreme court hearing to recognise the unions.
The Indian Supreme Court, which is set to start its hearing on legalising same-sex marriage today (Monday, the 13th of March), will also hear from the four...
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Church of England Votes To Bless Same-Sex Marriages Yet Continues To ban Churches From Conducting Them
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In a historic decision, The Church of England has voted in favour of blessing same-sex marriages. However, it will continue to ban parishes and clergy from conducting such ceremonies.
The move to allow same-sex blessings was finally approved on the 9th of February during a meeting of the Church’s governing...
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“The Time Has Come” Bishop Urges Church Of England To Embrace Same-Sex Marriage
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The Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, has spoken out in support of the LGBTQ+ community urging the Church of England to change its anti-same-sex marriage policy.
Dr Inge, who penned an open letter to speak out against the Church’s views, says, “the time has come for the Church of...