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Among the fourteen British Overseas Territories, eight – Akrotiri and Dhekelia, the British Antarctic Territory, the British Indian Ocean Territory, the Falkland
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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
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in Africa Recognition of same-sex unions in the Americas Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe Recognition of same-sex unions in Oceania Same-sex sexual
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countries in the Americas grant legal recognition to same-sex unions, with almost 85 percent of people in both North America and South America living in jurisdictions
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recognise same-sex marriage, civil unions or other forms of partnerships. Several same-sex couples have married in traditional Hindu ceremonies since the late
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Japan does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. Several municipalities and prefectures issue same-sex partnership certificates, which provide
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China does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. Since 1 October 2017, all adults have been able to enter into voluntary guardianship agreements
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The recognition of same-sex unions varies by country. On 15 July 2010, the Argentine Senate approved a bill extending marriage rights to same-sex couples
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The Philippines does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. The Family Code of the Philippines defines marriage as between "a man and a woman"
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recognised civil unions since 5 June 2016, providing same-sex couples with almost all of the legal protections, benefits and rights of marriage. A bill
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Hungarians support the legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Unregistered cohabitation (élettársi kapcsolat) occurs when a same-sex or opposite-sex couple cohabits
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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
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not recognise same-sex marriage or civil unions. Registered partnerships have been debated several times since 2008, though no bill on the matter has successfully
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civil unions or unregistered cohabitation for same-sex couples as an alternative to marriage. The legal name of those unions as well as the number of rights
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Moldova does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. The Constitution of Moldova defines marriage as being between "a husband and a wife". Registered
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recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. Since 2020, the Russian Constitution has explicitly outlawed same-sex marriage. The Family Code of Russia also
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of Appeal, but the decision was overturned by the Court of Revision on 18 March 2024. The legislative process leading to the recognition of same-sex couples
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December 2017 and came into effect the next day. This immediately recognised overseas same-sex marriages. The first same-sex wedding under Australian law was
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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
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legislate to allow civil unions granting same-sex couples some legal rights and benefits. The court also opened the possibility for same-sex couples to register
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not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. Homosexuality among men is punishable by up to 14 years' imprisonment in southern parts of Nigeria, while
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coverage to same-sex couples, the "first legal recognition of social benefits for same-sex couples" in South Korea. This ruling was upheld by the Supreme
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Form of civil union granted under the Civil Partnership Act 2004
partnership in the United Kingdom is a form of civil union between couples open to both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. It was introduced via the Civil
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recognised same-sex civil unions since 9 December 2015. Legislation to establish a form of partnership known as civil cohabitation was introduced by the ruling
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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
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does not recognise same-sex marriage or civil unions, though same-sex marriage conducted within member states of the European Union (EU) are recognized
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(Act 14 of 2024), which contains an explicit prohibition on marriages between people of the same sex. As same-sex marriages and civil unions are not performed
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recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions, domestic partnerships or any other form of recognition for same-sex couples. Article 36(1) of the 2013 Constitution
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wrong in a sexual relationship between two persons of the same sex", while 56% disagreed. LGBT rights in Croatia Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe
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Cambodia does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions, but recognizes a registry program known as the "declaration of family relationship" offering
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not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. In 2022, the Parliament of Singapore passed a constitutional amendment giving itself "the power to define
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does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Family Code does not provide for the recognition of same-sex unions. Same-sex sexual relations
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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
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Latvia has recognised same-sex civil unions since 1 July 2024. On 9 November 2023, the Saeima passed legislation establishing civil unions conferring similar
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Ukraine does not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions, as the Constitution of Ukraine defines marriage as between "a woman and a man". Nonetheless
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recognise same-sex unions. In September 2020, the government announced its intention to enact civil unions for same-sex couples, providing several of the rights
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not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Marriage Act, 2001 does not provide for the recognition of same-sex unions. Same-sex sexual relations
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recognise same-sex marriage, civil unions or any other form of recognition for same-sex couples. In November 2024, the Parliament of Vanuatu amended the Marriage
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perform—same-sex marriages. Same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories Recognition of same-sex
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recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Civil Code of Mauritius does not provide for the recognition of same-sex unions. Same-sex sexual relations
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of significant events regarding same-sex marriage and legal recognition of same-sex couples worldwide. It begins with the history of same-sex unions during
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majority of Czechs support the legal recognition of same-sex marriage. There had been several attempts to allow same-sex registered partnerships in the Czech
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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
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recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. However, the legal status of foreign same-sex marriages is unclear. On 3 July 2017, the Ministry of Justice
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This is a history of same-sex unions in cultures around the world. Various types of same-sex unions have existed, ranging from informal, unsanctioned
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Bermudian same-sex union and marriage referendum Domestic Partnership Act 2018 Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories Same-sex marriage
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recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Marriage Act, 1974 does not provide for the recognition of same-sex unions. The Marriage Act (Act 10 of 1974;
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Same-sex marriage was progressively introduced in several provinces and territories of Canada by court decisions beginning in 2003 before being legally
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recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. A bill to legalize same-sex marriage was introduced to Parliament in 2009 with the support of Prime Minister
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not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Marriage Act, 1964 does not provide for the recognition of same-sex unions. Same-sex sexual relations
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Maharashtra does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. However, live-in relationships are not unlawful in Maharashtra. The Indian Supreme Court has
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Nadu does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. However, live-in relationships are not unlawful in Tamil Nadu. The Indian Supreme Court has
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Slovakia does not recognise same-sex marriage or civil unions. However, there is some limited legal recognition for cohabiting same-sex couples, notably with
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Indonesia does not recognise same-sex marriage or civil unions. Marriage laws forbid same-sex marriages and prevent the registration of marriages validly performed
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recognise same-sex marriage, civil unions or any other form of recognition for same-sex couples. In 2023, the Constitution of Tuvalu was amended to ban same-sex
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recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Constitution of Nicaragua forbids same-sex marriage and limits de facto unions to opposite-sex couples
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same-sex marriages or civil unions. However, same-sex couples are afforded limited legal rights as a result of several court decisions, including the
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recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. The Constitution of Paraguay has explicitly prohibited same-sex marriage since 1992, and de facto unions are only
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not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. In February 2025, a court ordered the government to register the marriages of two same-sex couples and
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recognised same-sex civil unions since 20 March 2023, following a ruling from the Plurinational Constitutional Tribunal. On 22 June 2022, the court ruled
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United Kingdom legislation legalizing same-sex marriage
and the South Sandwich Islands, Gibraltar, Channel Islands, Pitcairn Islands and the Falkland Islands. Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas
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the legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage has been legal in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, special municipalities of the Netherlands
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The Cook Islands does not recognise same-sex marriage, civil unions or any other form of recognition for same-sex couples. Even though same-sex marriage
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does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Marriage Act does not provide for the recognition of same-sex unions. Same-sex sexual relations
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Same-sex unions in the United States are available in various forms in all states and territories, except American Samoa. All states have legal same-sex
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Karnataka does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. However, live-in relationships are not unlawful in Karnataka. The Indian Supreme Court has
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the State Constitution in 2004. A statute enacted in 1996 also banned both the licensing of same-sex marriages and the recognition of same-sex unions
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Gibraltar Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe Same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom
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Zimbabwe does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Marriages Act does not provide for the recognition of same-sex marriage, and civil partnerships
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in the United Kingdom Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories Same-sex union court cases Gay Life in Cayman Islands "The Cayman
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Islands Same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories Recognition of same-sex unions in Oceania
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recognise same-sex marriage, civil unions or any other form of recognition for same-sex couples. The Constitution of Palau has forbidden same-sex marriages
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states of the Council of Europe to establish a legal framework recognising same-sex unions. There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships in North
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majority of countries that established same-sex civil unions, they have since been either supplemented or replaced by same-sex marriage. Civil unions are viewed
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form of legal recognition for same-sex couples. Same-sex marriage is banned by the Constitution of Serbia, which was adopted in 2006 following the dissolution
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does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. In 2018, the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the two entities forming
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Pradesh does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. However, live-in relationships are not unlawful in Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Supreme Court has
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does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Constitution of Rwanda forbids same-sex marriage, having been modified in 2003 to state that
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recognize any form of legal recognition for same-sex couples. The Constitution of Belarus bans the legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Belarus does
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recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Family Code of Angola recognizes de facto unions but only for opposite-sex couples and bans same-sex marriage
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dissolution of these unions that are not experienced by opposite-sex couples, especially if law of their residence or nationality does not have same-sex marriage
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recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Civil Code of Seychelles does not provide for the recognition of same-sex unions, and the Constitution of Seychelles
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Uribe's support. Same-sex de facto unions (Spanish: unión marital de hecho, pronounced [uˈnjom maɾiˈtal de ˈetʃo]) have been recognized in Colombia since
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Island. Same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories "History of the Territory". britishantarcticterritory
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The Federated States of Micronesia does not recognise same-sex marriage, civil unions or any other form of recognition for same-sex couples. Laws in its
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majority of Vermont residents support the legal recognition of same-sex marriage, with a 2024 Public Religion Research Institute poll showing that 86% of respondents
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recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. Although the recognition of same-sex unions has been frequently debated in recent years, no law addressing the issue
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all French overseas departments and territories. It made France the thirteenth country in the world and the ninth in Europe to allow same-sex couples to
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some parts of the country Civil unions or registered partnerships nationwide Civil unions or registered partnerships pending Same-sex marriage rights
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recognition of same-sex marriage. In 2024, a British wedding planning website named Malta one of the best marriage destinations in the world for same-sex
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Same-sex marriage has been legal in Andorra since 17 February 2023. Andorra first established stable unions on 23 March 2005, providing same-sex couples
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license and perform same-sex marriages and convert any existing civil unions into marriages if the couples so wish. President of the Supreme Federal Court
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The U.S. state of Colorado has provided limited recognition of same-sex unions in the form of designated beneficiary agreements since July 1, 2009, and
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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
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recognise any form of same-sex unions. The law replaced the terms "men and women" and "husband and wife" in the Civil and Commercial Code with the words "individuals"
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does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Constitution of Uganda forbids same-sex marriage, having been modified in 2005 to state that
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