Global Equality
Here are the nations that have already legalized gay marriage, followed by the respective years in which same-sex marriages became legal. Most nations are very firm in their outlook regarding gay marriage. The Greek parliament on Thursday legalized same-sex marriage - the first Orthodox Christian country and the first in Southeastern Europe to do so. After two days of debate, people rallied in Athens during the late-night vote. 
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The map above shows which countries have fully legalized same sex-marriage as of 1 October , but does not show those that have alternative arrangements such as civil unions and/or domestic partnerships. Same sex marriage is legal in 38 countries which have a combined population of billion people (around 20% of the world’s population). Articles about the production of food and other goods, including farming and fishing. Articles about crime rates, law enforcement, and public safety.
Gay Marriage Around the World
The Human Rights Campaign tracks developments in the legal recognition of same-sex marriage around the world. Working through a worldwide network of HRC global alumni and partners, we lift up the voices of community, national and regional advocates and share tools, resources, and lessons learned to empower movements for marriage equality. Since the first same-sex marriages were legally recognized in the Netherlands in , nearly 40 other jurisdictions — mostly in Europe and the Americas — have enacted laws allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. This year, Thailand and Liechtenstein join the list.
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Same-sex unions are legal in 39 countries and territories The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in , and Thailand and Liechtenstein were the latest to. Europe is. The Human Rights Campaign tracks developments in the legal recognition of same-sex marriage around the world. Working through a worldwide network of HRC global alumni and partners, we lift up the voices of community, national and regional advocates and share tools, resources, and lessons learned to empower movements for marriage equality. This handy map shows all the countries where gay marriage is
Same-Sex Marriage Around the World Since the first same-sex marriages were legally recognized in the Netherlands in , nearly 40 other jurisdictions – mostly in Europe and the Americas – have enacted laws allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. This year, Thailand and Liechtenstein join the list. Same-sex marriage laws vary widely across the globe, reflecting diverse cultural, religious, and political landscapes. As of recent years, over 30 countries have legalized same-sex marriage, including Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, Argentina, and the United States, among others. LGBT+ legal equality index
Same-sex marriage in Mexico first became legal in Mexico City, the country’s capital, where the practice was legalized following the passage of legislation in And while Mexico’s Supreme. . All Countries That Have Legalized & Banned Same
Same-sex marriage is only legal in a handful of countries across the world, with Greece recently voting in favour of gay marriage. . 
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Same-sex marriage has advanced in countries and regions where acceptance of homosexuality is high and globally, half of countries that allow it are in Western Europe. .