LGBTQ+ advocates say the ruling leaves anti-discrimination protections unenforceable. The post The Supreme Court’s decision in the LGBTQ+ 303 Creative case appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding magazine and wedding directory of LGBTQ-inclusive wedding pros ..read more

WorkInProgress hopes to provide free website design services to couples who may otherwise be denied due to discrimination and remind everyone that love is love, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. The post Need a custom website for your LGBTQ+ wedding? One Colorado agency is giving away 10 free website designs appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding magazine and wedding directory of LGBTQ-inclusive wedding pros ..read more

In a long-awaited step toward marriage equality in Japan, the Nagoya District Court ruled on Tuesday, May 30, that the government’s policy prohibiting same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The post One step closer to marriage equality: Japan court rules that ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding magazine and wedding directory of LGBTQ-inclusive wedding pros ..read more

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday, May 23, that Romania has violated Article 8 of the European Convention, which protects the right to respect for family life, by not legally recognizing same-sex marriages and by not giving LGBTQ+ couples any means of legally safeguarding their relationships. With this ruling, the ECHR issued an order for Romania to enshrine legal protections for same-sex couples. The post European rights court finds Romania in violation of LGBTQ+ rights and orders legal protections for same-sex couples appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding maga ..read more

In a landmark ruling, Namibia’s Supreme Court dictated Tuesday, May 16, that the government must recognize same-sex marriages contracted abroad between Namibian citizens and their non-citizen spouses. Notably, the nation has yet to codify protections for legally recognizing same-sex marriages taking place within the country’s borders and between two Namibian citizens. The post Namibia Supreme Court orders government recognition of same-sex marriages from other countries appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding magazine and wedding directory of LGBTQ-inclusive wedding pros ..read more

The five-judge court panel concluded the session by reserving their verdict on the marriage equality petition. In anticipation of the Indian Supreme Court’s upcoming judgment, here’s a recap of what you need to know about the arguments. The post Marriage equality in India remains in limbo as oral arguments conclude in Supreme Court appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding magazine and wedding directory of LGBTQ-inclusive wedding pros ..read more

The Supreme Court of Nepal has ruled that the government must recognize the same-sex foreign spouse of a Nepali citizen, Human Rights Watch reports. In light of the marriage equality case currently being fought in India’s Supreme Court and the push to legalize LGBTQ+ marriage in Japan, the ruling in Nepal is a signifier of change to come for marriage equality in Asia. The post Nepal Supreme Court orders legal recognition of a same-sex marriage appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding magazine and wedding directory of LGBTQ-inclusive wedding pros ..read more

The fight for marriage equality in Asia marches on this week, as the Indian Supreme Court enters its fifth day of hearings on same-sex marriage, and LGBTQ+ activists in Japan continue pushing for marriage equality as the nation prepares to host the Group of 7 (G7) summit in May. The post Progress toward marriage equality in Asia as both Japan and India reach pivotal moments for LGBTQ+ rights appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding magazine and wedding directory of LGBTQ-inclusive wedding pros ..read more

The Indian Supreme Court's hearing into a number of petitions seeking marriage equality for same-sex couples has entered its second day on Wednesday, April 19. With the eyes of the world on this case, the hearings are being live-streamed globally. The post A historic case for marriage equality in India begins appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding magazine and wedding directory of LGBTQ-inclusive wedding pros ..read more

Marriage equality in Pennsylvania could be receiving reinforced protections in the coming months, thanks to a bipartisan bill introduced the week of April 10. The post Pennsylvania state legislators introduce bipartisan marriage equality bill appeared first on Equally Wed | LGBTQ+ wedding magazine and wedding directory of LGBTQ-inclusive wedding pros ..read more