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More than 26,000 same-sex couples have legally married in Thailand since marriage equality became law just over a year ago. The milestone represents roughly 10% of all marriages registered in the country during that period.
The Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley is celebrating three decades of helping cancer patients with their 36th Annual Angel Gala this April. The event brings together survivors, supporters, and donors to honor the community that makes free cancer care possible.
Over 1,500 couples just made history by renewing their wedding vows together during a cruise, setting a new Guinness World Record. The mass ceremony celebrated commitment and five decades of marriage support from FamilyLife.
A network of youth clubs in rural Bangladesh empowered girls to prevent forced marriages in their own communities. The 12-month pilot program combined financial support with grassroots activism, creating a model that could transform how vulnerable regions tackle this crisis.
A breast cancer survivor in Coryell County launched a new support group to help others facing the disease. The group offers a safe space for patients, survivors, and families to connect and heal together.
A Costa Rican court rejected the government's attempt to annul the country's first same-sex marriage, ending an 11-year legal battle that began before marriage equality was even legal. The ruling reaffirms the 2015 union and closes a landmark case that helped define LGBTQ rights in Central America.
Warsaw made history Thursday by registering its first same-sex marriage, following a landmark EU court decision requiring Poland to recognize unions performed in other member countries. The move brings hope to thousands of LGBTQ+ couples who have fought for recognition in a country where same-sex marriage remains illegal.
When false rumors threatened to destroy Janemena's marriage in 2021, her husband and his family stood by her side. Five years later, the Nigerian dancer and her husband are stronger than ever, proving love can survive social media storms.
Muslim marriage officers in South Africa will no longer face renewal requirements that other religious leaders don't have to meet. The reform ends a decades-old inequality and comes just months after the country issued its first marriage certificates recognizing Muslim unions.
Veteran Nollywood comedian Baba Elesho's 40-year marriage thrives on a simple principle: respect and communication come first. His approach to bringing his elderly mother into their home shows how partnership can honor everyone involved.
A Nigerian fintech app just launched a feature that turns guilt-ridden mid-month money requests into automated, dignified family support. MyRunway's new tool helps working adults support parents consistently without the uncomfortable phone calls.
A new report spotlights one million people in the UK providing full-time unpaid care to family members, calling for the same workplace support that parents now receive. The government is responding with reviews of paid leave and increased financial support.
A quarter century after becoming the first country to legalize same-sex marriage, the Netherlands has celebrated 36,000 weddings between same-sex couples. The milestone shows how one nation's bold step in 2001 paved the way for marriage equality worldwide.
Women and child welfare officials in India prevented a 17-year-old girl from being forced into marriage, turning what could have been a stolen childhood into a protected future. The intervention shows how local authorities are actively fighting child marriage at the community level.
People who never married face up to 85% higher cancer rates, according to a massive new study of over 100 million Americans. The findings highlight how social connections may be just as important as traditional health screenings.
Dr. Faith Chiejina launched her debut novel at 63, inspired by her grandmother's story of resilience. The book celebrates marriages where partners lift each other up rather than hold each other back.
A woman's bold claim that "marriage isn't hard" launched a surprisingly constructive conversation online. Thousands shared their experiences, revealing what actually makes relationships work.
A marriage counselor in Ghana is urging husbands to stand by their wives when intimate health challenges arise after childbirth, calling it a time for partnership rather than separation. Her advice comes after a man considered divorce over physical changes he noticed in his wife five months after she gave birth.
Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta opened up about waiting until age 47 to marry, prioritizing financial independence and self-awareness over societal timelines. Her story challenges the pressure many women face to rush into marriage before they're truly ready.
Couples are discovering that the Japanese concept of Ikigai, finding meaning in daily moments, offers a refreshing approach to building lasting marriages. The philosophy shifts focus from chasing milestones to appreciating the ordinary routines that create genuine connection.
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