Same-Sex Couples Rights & Legal News

Same-sex couples are central to ongoing conversations about legal recognition, civil rights protections, and family law reform globally — and especially in jurisdictions where marriage equality has not yet been fully legalized.

On JRL CHARTS, the Same-Sex Couples tag collects authoritative coverage of court decisions, legislative developments, human rights rulings, and policy updates that impact same-sex couples’ rights and legal protections. This includes property rights, anti-discrimination safeguards, family law matters, and advocacy efforts to advance equality.

Bookmark this page for ongoing updates, expert analysis, and fact-based reporting on issues that matter most to same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ families.

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2 12, 2024

Fear driving Gay Couples to Marry before Trump Inauguration

By JRL Charts|2026-02-10T22:14:34-08:00December 2nd, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: Donald Trump, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, LGBT Rights News & Updates | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics, obergefell vs hodges, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, Respect for Marriage act, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage|

LAS VEGAS, NV — (12-02-24) — Gay couples are racing to get married and have children over the fear that once president-elect Trump takes office, he will move to cancel same-sex marriage. The only problem with such bullshit is that gay couples have nothing to fear because president Biden signed into law the bipartisan 'Respect [...]

27 09, 2024

Thailand King Signs Historic Same-Sex Marriage Bill Into Law

By JRL Charts|2026-02-15T19:14:59-08:00September 27th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Asia|Tags: LGBT News International, lgbt rights asia, LGBT Rights News & Updates | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage, Thailand, Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn< LGBT News Asia|

BANGKOK, THAILAND — (09-27-24) — Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn made history earlier this week when he signed a marriage equality bill into law, making the country the first in South East Asia to recognize same-sex marriage, a major milestone for LGBTQ rights in the country. The new law uses gender-neutral terms in place of "husbands", [...]

28 03, 2024

Thailand Parliament Passes Bill Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

By JRL Charts|2026-02-15T19:15:20-08:00March 28th, 2024|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Asia|Tags: LGBT Legal News, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, LGBT News International, LGBT Politics Asia, lgbt rights asia, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, same-sex couples, same-sex marriage, Thailand Legalize Same-Sex Marriage|

BANGKOK, TH — (03-28-24) — Thailand' Parliament made history yesterday when it passed a same-sex marriage bill, making the country the first Southeast Asian nation to recognize same-sex marriage. “I want to invite you all to make history,” said Danuphorn Punnakanta, chairman of the parliamentary committee, ahead of the vote. “We did this for all [...]

26 12, 2023

Africa, Poland Bishops Reject call to bless Same-Sex Couples

By JRL Charts|2026-02-10T22:12:24-08:00December 26th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: Africa Bishops, Catholic Church, gay Africa news, gay Poland news, gay Rome news, Poland Bishops, Pope Francis, religious freedom, same-sex couples|

CAPE TOWN, SA — (12-26-23) — In a stunning rebuke of Pope Francis' order to allow the blessing of same-sex couples, Catholic bishops in Africa and Poland are saying they reject the vatican's order and will not implement the policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples in their churches. The reactions show how divided the church [...]

18 12, 2023

Pope Francis Approves Blessings of Same-Sex Couples

By JRL Charts|2025-09-07T10:29:11-07:00December 18th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics Europe|Tags: Catholic Church, LGBT News Vatican City, Pope Francis, religious freedom, same-sex couples, Vatican same-sex couples blessing|

VATICAN CITY — (12-18-23) — In a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis and the Vatican, Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church liturgies and rituals. A document from the Vatican's doctrinal office says that such blessings would not legitimise irregular situations but [...]

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