Lawmakers and citizens work to move marriage forward in France, England and Wales
Posted on Jan 29, 2013 at 10:59 am
Just as the freedom to marry in the United States has gotten off to a rousing start in the first month of 2013, support for marriage in England, Wales, and France has also surged this year, with lawmakers and citizens taking big steps to move marriage forward this year.
Brazil’s São Paolo extends the freedom to marry to same-sex couples
Posted on Dec 20, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Yesterday, the Brazilian state of São Paulo announced that same-sex couples in the state will soon have the freedom to marry. São Paulo now joins Bahia and Alagoas as states in Brazil where same-sex couples can marry without additional obstacles.
Top 10 Moments for Marriage in 2012
Posted on Dec 13, 2012 at 05:00 pm
Like 2011, 2012 was a year of triumph and transformation for the freedom to marry and our campaign. While already at work on the wins we want in 2013, let's savor and take inspiration from Freedom to Marry's top ten marriage moments in 2012.
Marriage and Latin America: Updates from Uruguay, Mexico, and Colombia
Posted on Dec 12, 2012 at 05:30 pm
The campaign to win marriage has galvanized particularly remarkably in Latin America, where three countries made major advances in the past few weeks. Here's a run-down of the movement in Mexico, Uruguay, and Colombia.
UK Prime Minister and other conservative politicians advocate for the freedom to marry
Posted on Dec 10, 2012 at 05:00 pm
This weekend was an important weekend in the movement to win the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in the United Kingdom. Prime Minister David Cameron reiterated his support for ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage, and 19 conservative leaders formed a new Freedom to Marry coalition.
Huge win in Mexico: Supreme Court of Mexico overturns marriage ban in Oaxaca
Posted on Dec 05, 2012 at 05:15 pm
This afternoon, the Supreme Court of Mexico issued a unanimous ruling in the southern state of Oaxaca that overturned the state's law that currently excludes same-sex couples from marriage. The Oaxaca Civil Code had previously stated restricted marriage to a union between a man and a woman.
The freedom to marry abroad: Updates from France, United Kingdom, and Australia
Posted on Nov 26, 2012 at 04:30 pm
As the freedom to marry continues racking up wins this year in the United States, the rest of the world is continuing its journey toward ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage. Here are some exciting recent developments out of three countries - the United Kingdom, Australia, and France
Uruguay looks to become second Latin American country with the freedom to marry
Posted on Nov 15, 2012 at 11:30 am
This week, ABC News reported that the congress in Uruguay may soon consider a law that would end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage. Same-sex couples in Uruguay can already share in civil union, and a marriage law approved by the congress would be the next step for the country in fully embracing the freedom to marry.
Poland expected to legislate civil partnerships for same-sex couples
Posted on Sep 04, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Poland takes a big step toward respecting the love and commitment of same-sex couples by taking steps toward legislation to recognize same-sex couples in civil partnerships.The legislation would extend to same-sex couples some - but far from all - of the protections that marriage provides.
Anglican bishop urges Church of England to support the freedom to marry
Posted on Aug 27, 2012 at 11:45 am
This week, Anglican Bishop Alan Wilson, who has served as the Bishop of Buckingham in the Diocese of Oxford for the Church of England since 2003, recorded a video as part of Out 4 Marriage, a British campaign that encourages prominent individuals to express their support for the freedom to marry.