Tag: Marriage Equality
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister marry same-sex partner today
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister will be Friday the first sitting head within EU who marry a same-sex partner.
Cork councillor calls for removal of LGBT rainbow flag
Terry Shannon sparked a row last night when he asked council chief executive Ann Doherty to remove it, citing fears that it could send out the “wrong message” before the nation votes on the marriage equality referendum.
The key to unlocking LGBTI equality in Europe
Steadfast, committed leadership and visible equality trailblazers are necessary ingredients for advancing LGBTI equality according to the latest Rainbow Europe package, released today (Sunday, 10 May 2015) by ILGA-Europe. Our 2015 Rainbow Map, Annual Review and brand new Rainbow Europe web module all showcase the power that committed leadership to LGBTI rights can wield.
Thousands Join Gay Rights March Organised by Fidel Castro’s Niece in Cuba
Thousands marched in Havana on Saturday to support gay rights and to join a symbolic marriage ceremony organized by President Raul Castro’s daughter Mariela.
Tanaiste ‘taking nothing for granted’ in urging Limerick to back same-sex marriage
Tanaiste Joan Burton has said she is “taking nothing for granted” as she urged a Yes vote in the upcoming same-sex marriage referendum during a whistle-stop canvass of Limerick and Clare.
‘Vote No’ poster couple say yes to equal marriage in Ireland
A couple who appear on a “Vote No” poster for Ireland’s same-sex marriage referendum say they disagree with the campaign.