One step closer to marriage equality: Japan court rules that ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
In a long-awaited step toward marriage equality in Japan, the Nagoya District Court ruled on Tuesday, May 30, that the government’s policy prohibiting same-sex marriage...
European rights court finds Romania in violation of LGBTQ+ rights and orders legal protections for same-sex couples
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday, May 23, that Romania has violated Article 8 of the European Convention, which protects the right...
Namibia Supreme Court orders government recognition of same-sex marriages from other countries
In a landmark ruling, Namibia’s Supreme Court dictated Tuesday, May 16, that the government must recognize same-sex marriages contracted abroad between Namibian citizens and their...
Marriage equality in India remains in limbo as oral arguments conclude in Supreme Court
The five-judge court panel concluded the session by reserving their verdict on the marriage equality petition. In anticipation of the Indian Supreme Court’s upcoming judgment,...
The Supreme Court’s latest LGBTQ+ rights case: what to know about 303 Creative v. Elenis
303 Creative v. Elenis came to the Supreme Court from the 10th Circuit Appellate Court and was argued before the bench in the October 2022-2023...
Nepal Supreme Court orders legal recognition of a same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of Nepal has ruled that the government must recognize the same-sex foreign spouse of a Nepali citizen, Human Rights Watch reports. In...
A historic case for marriage equality in India begins
The Indian Supreme Court's hearing into a number of petitions seeking marriage equality for same-sex couples has entered its second day on Wednesday, April 19....
Pennsylvania state legislators introduce bipartisan marriage equality bill
Marriage equality in Pennsylvania could be receiving reinforced protections in the coming months, thanks to a bipartisan bill introduced the week of April 10.
Ahead of the G7 summit, Japan faces pressure to finally embrace marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples
This reinvigorated push for marriage equality has been thrust into the spotlight after several incidents that highlighted the nation’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
Marriage equality in India is about to see a landmark case
The decades-long fight for marriage equality in India still marches on. In a landmark case, the Indian Supreme Court is set to meet April 18,...
We need to talk about the future of marriage equality in Tennessee
Marriage equality is under attack in Tennessee. On Monday, March 6, the state’s House of Representatives passed House Bill 878, a bill including an amendment...
Marriage equality in Mexico is here to stay
In October 2022, the federal government declared legal marriage equality for same-sex couples, regardless of the state they live in. The decision came more than...
The Church of England’s recent vote to bless (but not marry) LGBTQ+ couples won’t erase its legacy of homophobia and racism
Earlier this month, the Church of England voted to offer blessings to same-sex couples. But no amount of political posturing will take away from the...
South Korea court recognizes equal benefits for married LGBTQ+ couples for the first time
A South Korean appellate court has recognized the rights of a same-sex couple in the country for the first time. In a landmark case, the...
The 19th Explains: Why the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t codify same-sex marriage rights
The U.S. House approved legislation Thursday to shore up marriage rights for LGBTQ+ couples. The Respect for Marriage Act has been hailed by lawmakers as...
Senate advances Respect for Marriage Act to protect recognition of marriage equality
The Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that overturns the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act and forces states without marriage equality laws to honor marriages...
