Is Japan making progress on same-sex marriage?
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has denied that Japan is operating a system of “unjust discrimination” in banning same-sex marriage, dampening LGBTQ+ campaigners’ hopes for reform.…
South Korean court recognises same-sex couple rights for historic first time
A South Korean court has allowed same-sex couples to receive the same rights, under the national health service, as heterosexual couples. The landmark ruling, which…
S Korea court landmark ruling recognises same-sex couple’s rights | Gender Equity News
Court rules that So Seong-wook and Kim Yong-min should be treated the same as a heterosexual couple by state insurer. A South Korean court has…
Majority support legalisation of same-sex marriage in Japan, poll finds
The legalisation of same-sex marriage in Japan is supported by the majority of people living there, a public opinion poll showed on 13 February. Nearly…
Sri Lanka government announces support for bill decriminalising same-sex relationships
In a win for LGBTQ+ rights, the Sri Lanka government are set to decriminalise same-sex relationships. Back in September, MP Premnath C Dolawatte presented the private…
Church of England to bless same-sex unions, but ban on marriage remains
The Church of England will offer blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages, though they will still be unable to get married in…
Same-sex marriage supporters stage protest at Church of England Synod
Dozens of same-sex marriage supporters rallied outside the Church of England’s General Synod at Church House in London as members arrived to debate and vote…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fires senior aide over LGBTQ, same-sex marriage comments as approval rating halves
An aide to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida who said he wouldn't want to live next to LGBTQ+ couples, and warned people would flee Japan…