Tag: Same-Sex Union
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...
The United States Senate has approved the historic legislation providing federal protections for same-sex marriages in a bipartisan vote.
The bill, known as the Respect for Marriage Act, received support from both sides of the increasingly polarised political divide. Needing 60 votes to pass, the evenly divided upper chamber voted 61...
Thailand is set to make history by becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex unions.
According to Bloomberg, the draft legislation allowing same-sex couples to register their partnership in Thailand was approved by the nation’s Cabinet and will now head to parliament for approval.
While the bill avoids the...
The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced its plans to start consultations that could lead to the recognition of same-sex unions.
Bosnia and Herzegovina agreed to start consultations at the request of same-sex couples who have married or registered abroad, who currently have no recognition of their...
