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The Netherlands marked a quarter century since becoming the first country to legalize same-sex marriage, with three couples tying the knot at midnight in Amsterdam's City Hall. What started as a pioneering moment in 2001 has inspired nearly 40 countries to follow suit.
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.
Japan's Supreme Court will issue a unified ruling on whether banning same-sex marriage violates the constitution, bringing the country closer to a historic decision. Five lower courts have already found the current legal provisions unconstitutional.
A Polish court ruled that a gay couple's German marriage must be officially recognized, opening the door for thousands of LGBTQ+ couples across Europe. The decision bypasses anti-equality politicians and creates a pathway to recognition without changing national laws.
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.