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And why would I be dissapointed? If there's so many countries with an open mind it can be just good for all of us. Where ever the dude decide to go to set himself free I don't see a problem there. Although thanks for the correction. However those are numbers, numbers are great but this is not a matter of numbers, it a matter of a dude that need to get the F out of a country that can jeopardize his life. Canada is very gay open no matter the numbers and the best, is if he comes here I'll be there to support... because I canSorry Jake but i have to disappoint you
• 1 Countries where civil gay marriage by the national government legalized
o 1.1 Netherlands in April 2001
o 1.2 Belgium in February 2003
o 1.3 Spain in April 2005
o 1.4 Canada June 2005
o 1.5 South Africa
o 1.6 Norway
o 1.7 Sweden
o 1.8 Portugal
o 1.9 Iceland
o 1.10 Argentina
• 2 Countries where civil gay marriage is legal in some states
o 2.1 United States of America
o 2.2 Mexico
• 3 Sources, nuts and / or references
• 4 External links
Countries where civil gay marriage by the national government legalized
[Edit] The Netherlands
See Gay marriage in the Netherlands for the main article on this topic.
Since April 2001, two women or two men in the Netherlands civil marriage. The law that governs this is on April 1, 2001 entered into force. The Netherlands has expressly agreed not gay marriage, a form of marriage which focused exclusively on two persons of the same sex. In the Netherlands, which is chosen to the existing civil marriage (which was previously only open to persons of opposite sex) is open to same-sex couples. The above Act, the marriage of Opening December 21, 2000, that went on 1 April 2001, is therefore "only" that an amending Book 1 of the Dutch Civil Wetboekaanpast.
The Dutch marriage between two men or two women have in principle the same conditions and effect as the marriage of a woman and a man:
The conditions and rules for taking up, close and terminate the same;
The rights and obligations of spouses to each other are the same.
There are two major differences:
A marriage of two women or two men establish any lineage relationship with the children of the spouses, the marriage between a woman and a man often.
Recognition in a country that marriage between two men or two women do not know of such a marriage can (and usually will) cause problems. A first problem arises while already in the Netherlands: the "International Marriage Declaration" that the Civil Registry to issue a doent that was designed by an international treaty. Printed for the rules which the name of the man and where the woman must be completed. There is no chance that, for example Morocco, one of the treaty partners will agree to the adjustment of this do
Note: A registered partnership between same sex partners, is less problematic when it comes to the recognition of the relationship. Many countries that a marriage between two men or women do not recognize, which is often recognize a registered partnership between two people of the same sex.
[Edit] Belgium
See Gay marriage in Belgium for the editorial on this subject.
In Belgium it is - based on the Law of 13 February 2003 opening marriage to persons of the same sex - since June 1, 2003 may be same-sex civil marriage act.
In principle, the same rights and obligations as a "classic" marriage (persons of opposite sex). Since 24 January 2004 by a circular from Minister Onkelinx also possible that one partner from a country where gay marriage has been introduced. This scheme was later confirmed by law (Code of Private International Law).
The first gay marriage in Belgium in Chapels on June 6, 2003 entered into between Marion and Christel Huibrechts Verswyvelen.
On 18 May 2006 in Belgium is also the adoption of children by same-sex regulated. Before that time served adopters' of wrong sex to be. The deletion of that provision was also applicable to the Adoption same-sex couples.
[Edit] Spain
See Gay marriage in Spain for the main article on this topic.
On 21 April 2005 passed the gay marriage law for the first time the Congress of Spain, driving Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. Although the Senate voted against, was its decision on June 30, 2005 revoked by a second vote of the congress, the law adopted by 187 against 147 votes, despite protests from the conservative Partido Popularen Catalan Convergència i Unió. Social protest was particularly the Roman Catholic Church and a petition movement which gathered 600,000 signatures.
On July 3, the law has been given legal force on 12 July 2005 in Spain the first men's pair (a Spaniard and an American who knew each other for 30 years) bound in matrimony.
A number of mayors has announced no marriage to same-sex partners to marry, others only those from Spain, Belgium or the Netherlands.
[Edit] Canada
See Gay marriage in Canada for the main article on this topic.
Same-sex marriage since June 29, 2005 in Canada legalized by parliament, despite strong opposition from various social sectors of the population and the resistance of different religions. On July 21 the law was approved by the Senate.
[Edit] South Africa
See Gay marriage in South Africa for the editorial on this subject.
Gay marriage is on 12 November 2006 legalized. The law stems from a ruling of hetZuid African High Court in Johannesburg in 2005 which provided that the constitution marriage to same-sex permits and gave the legislature twelve months to the law to adapt to gay marriage is fully legalized.
[Edit] Norway
See Gay marriage in Norway for the main article on this topic.
Gay marriage was on 11 June 2008 by the Norwegian parliament legalized and since 1 januari2009 possible.
[Edit] Sweden
See Gay marriage in Sweden for the editorial on this subject.
Gay marriage has been since May 1, 2009.
[Edit] Portugal
See Gay marriage in Portugal for the main article on this topic.
In Portugal, on 8 January 2010 the parliament approved a law allowing gay marriage possible. The Law entered into force April 1, 2010.
[Edit] Iceland
In Iceland, on 11 June 2010 by the Althing (Icelandic parliament) unanimously agreed that the marriage law is open to same-sex couples. The law, which now gender-neutral marriage is completed, it began on June 27, 2010.
[Edit] Argentina
See Gay marriage in Argentina for the main article on this topic.
In Argentina, the Senate approved gay marriage on July 14, 2010, after the House of Representatives earlier had given the green light. The Argentine senators debated fourteen hours over the legislation, while supporters and opponents demonstrated outside the parliament building. Especially the Catholic Church and other conservative organizations protested strongly against the legislation. The center-left government of Cristina Fernández de Kirch honor several well-known figures from the media supported the proposal.
First country in the world
Netherlands was the first country in the world where a man with a man and a woman with a woman could be married. This opening up of the marriage does not apply to the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, a Dutch gay marriage but it is well recognized.
Recognized or not
Good example is followed and it pays to make a small tour through several countries in Europe and beyond to see what is the state of affairs. It is not only to think of the possibilities that exist in other countries for entering into a marriage or other legal connection between two same-sex partners. But also relevant in another country or a given compound can be recognized.
Belgium, Spain, Norway and Sweden
As a small country like the Netherlands a large abroad, is an exhaustive overview with a discussion of all aspects of course not possible. For more information see the example below mentioned link. Besides the Netherlands in Europe there are now only four countries where same-sex partners to marry. Belgium has the marriage as a second country in the world opened in 2003, Spain in 2005, Norway and Sweden in 2009.
Countries like Germany, Poland and Lithuania in the Constitution defining marriage as a link between man and woman. In France and the United Kingdom is the state of affairs that currently have no prospect of opening up the marriage.
Source : wikipedia and other reliable sites
Did it in the past and will do it again. As I said numbers are great, but offering solutions is ten time better. Don't you think?:cheers:Oh and Rozas dude, I'm actually getting married in less than a month, and guess where? In a church by a genuine catholic priest... (although I should mention that it is not a religious wedding, it is still civil, but if one have the money to mimic a real wedding, which church will refuse it... Not many!) now you might wanna find which countries allows that... I'm sure the list will seriously shrinks. Gay marriage in Canada is a national ruling, while in US it is not. Spain although permitted isn't the best place to be gay... now the Netherlands I just have to agree they ratified it before us and it is a gay paradise. Mexico, :thinking: ask any mexicans how they feel about being gay in their country. In all and all I appreciate the correction (was a nice read) however, there's many countries or states that even though permitted I wouldn't dare live there as a gay couple. While here I can go "A Mare Usque Ad Mare" (from a sea to another sea) and still feel safe.
Same-sex marriage by province
Same-sex marriage was legally recognized in the provinces and territories as of the following dates:
- June 10, 2003: Ontario
- July 8, 2003: British Columbia
- March 16, 2004: Quebec
- July 14, 2004: Yukon territory
- September 16, 2004: Manitoba
- September 24, 2004: Nova Scotia
- November 5, 2004: Saskatchewan
- December 21, 2004: Newfoundland and Labrador
- June 23, 2005: New Brunswick
- July 20, 2005 (Civil Marriage Act): Alberta, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut territory, and the Northwest Territories
The decision by the Ontario government to recognize the marriage that took place in Toronto, Ontario, on January 14, 2001, makes Canada the first country in the world to have a government-legitimated same-sex marriage (the Netherlands and Belgium, which legalized same-sex marriage before Canada, had their first in April 2001 and January 2003, respectively).
My mistake! We are actually the third country to ratify same-sex marriage but officially we're fourth worldwide... but check what's in red
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Canada are the most advanced in the Americas. LGBT Canadians have most of the same legal rights as non-LGBT citizens, and are extended more legal rights than many other nations where homosexuality is legal. Since 2005, Canada has offered civil marriage rights nationwide to same-sex couples. Canada was the third nation in the world where same-sex marriages were legally performed (commencing in 2003 in the province of Ontario), the fourth nation in the world to perform same-sex marriages nationwide, and it was the first nation in the Americas to perform such marriages nationwide.
Source: ME, Wiki and Statistics Canada
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