When did south africa legalized gay marriage

On May 18, French President Francois Hollande signed into law a measure legalizing same-sex marriage, making France the 14th country to grant gays and lesbians the right to wed. True to their campaign promises, Hollande and the Socialists have pushed through a law that not only legalizes same-sex marriage but also gives gay and lesbian couples the right to adopt children—a provision that has drawn especially strong criticism from French Catholic leaders.

6 Countries in Africa That Have Legalized Same-Sex Relationships in the Past 10 Years

Both traditionalists and gay activists have criticized the measure, and there have been warnings that it might be unconstitutional. African National Congress veterans heralded the bill for extending basic freedoms to everyone and equated it with liberation from the shackles of apartheid.

South Africa becomes 5th nation to legalize ‘gay marriage,’ joining Canada, others

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Gay Marriage Around the World

Country Overview South Africa. View more for this country:. View this region. Asia Our work in Asia promotes acceptance of sexual and gender diversity at all levels of society. Southwest Asia and North Africa In the Southwest Asia and North Africa, we partner with local groups in various countries as part of our international solidarity work.