Countries with gay marriage map

Sexual and gender minorities all over the world are heavily impacted by the attitudes and beliefs of those around them. Low levels of acceptance are tied to bullying and violence, physical and mental health problems, discrimination in employment, and underrepresentation in positions of civic leadership.

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Helene Faasen, left, and Anne-Marie Thus tied the knot in the first legal gay marriage ceremony. Teresa Pires, left, and Helena Paixao were the first same-sex couple to marry in Portugal. French MPs endorse gay marriage. More World stories RSS Co-pilot 'wanted to destroy plane' The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed into the French Alps on Tuesday was in sole control of plane and intentionally started its descent, officials say.

ILGA World maps

Congratulations to Ecuador for becoming the most recent member of the family of nations to give all of their citizens equal rights. Support marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples around the world - it's a human right, it's their right, it's our right! We are making progress.

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