Same-Sex Marriage: List of countries which have legalised marriage between two persons of same sex

Same-Sex Marriage: Same-Sex Marriage also refers to the legally and socially recognised union between two individuals of the same sex, marriage quality or gay marriage. 

Same-Sex Marriage basically represents a historic significant step towards laws and societal attitudes that evolve to grant equal marriage rights to LGBTQ couples which includes (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority) community. 

Accepting and legalisisng same-sex marriage not only grants equal and indistinguishable rights to the LGBTQ community but also grants several legal rights and benefits such as tax advantage, healthcare services, property benefits, financial assets and immigration benefits, etc. 

Beyond several legal and financial benefits, same-sex marriage also brings remarkable change in significant social and cultural impacts. Same-Sex Marriage can also contribute a greater acceptance and visibility of LGBTQ individuals and their relationships, challenging stereotypes and prejudices.

While some countries gave a nod for legal same-sex marriage, however still many countries exist where same-sex marriage is criticised , discriminated and  also referred to as a sin. 

List of countries in which Same-Sex Marriage is legalised 

As per the latest reports, as far as 30 countries across globe have legalised same-sex marriage. Such countries includesthe United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. 

• United States

• Greenland

• Colombia

• Netherlands 

• Belgium

• Canada

• Spain

• South Africa

• Norway

• Sweden

• Iceland

• Portugal

• Argentina

• Denmark

• Uruguay

• New Zealand

• France

• Mexico

• Chile

• Slovenia

• Cuba

• Andorra

• Estonia

• Brazil

• England and Wales

• Scotland

• Luxembourg

• Ireland

• Finland

• Germany

• Malta

• Australia

• Austria

• Taiwan

• Ecuador

• Ireland

• Costa Rica

• Switzerland

- With inputs from agencies

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