Tag: Gay Rights
Gay RightsIn milestone vote UN Human Rights Council approves gay rights
Despite strong opposition from Arab and African states, the UN Human Rights Council voted 23-19 in favor of a history-making resolution that supports equal rights for everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Argentina about to have its first gay divorce: a lesbian couple
Argentina is about to have its first gay divorce, not quite a year after a groundbreaking law legalized homosexual marriage.
Brazil’s high court unanimously recognizes rights of same-sex couples
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that the nation should recognize same-sex unions. The court voted 10-0 in favor of recognizing the unions. One justice abstained because he had spoken publicly in favor of same-sex unions when he was attorney general.
Milestone for Buenos Aires police force: two women officers get married
A same sex couple, members of Argentina’s Federal Police and with the same rank, promised eternal love at a simple, warm and joyful ceremony in Buenos Aires City downtown Tribunals’ palace.
Amnesty International praises Argentina’s same-sex marriage landmark bill
Amnesty International welcomed Argentina's landmark decision on Thursday to become the first country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage.
Paraguayan Gays Prepare to Celebrate “Kissing Marathon” next Monday
The Paraguayan organization “Somosgay” (We Are Gay) has announced for Monday May 17 a “kissing marathon” in front of the National Congress beginning 09:00 in the morning in coincidence with the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
Sir Elton John’s “Jesus Super-Intelligent Gay Man” Comment Bans him for Egypt
Sir Elton John, 63, has been banned from performing in Egypt over his views on homosexuality and religion. The outspoken British pop icon was due to play a private show on 18 May but has been told he is not welcome.
Gay Marriage Bill: Argentine Church to Lobby More “Conservative” Senate
The Argentine Catholic Church said that the Lower House ruling that approved the bill to legalize same-sex marriage is “very serious”. The Church, through its spokespersons, said that the bill “does not constitute any kind of progress” and that “it could revolutionize the concept of society and of family.”
Gay Marriage Bill Approved in Argentine Lower House: Good Chances in the Senate
Argentina's lower house passed on early Wednesday after twelve hours of debate a gay marriage bill that will now be considered by the Senate. If approved, Argentina will be among a handful in the world that allows homosexual couples to marry.
Homosexuals Campaign Against Lula da Silva’s Visit to Iran
A Brazilian non government organization which defends the rights of homosexuals launched a campaign to protest President Lula da Silva’s visit to Iran scheduled for next May 15.
