Germany’s Supreme Court Grants Tax Benefits to Same-Sex Couples
June 10, 2013 by Maureen McCarty

Federal Constitutional Court of Germany found that legally married same-sex couples are entitled to the tax benefits enjoyed by married heterosexual couples.
Continue Reading ►Adopted Daughters of Two Moms Explore their ‘Shared Origins’ in Documentary Short
June 6, 2013 by Eric Cameron

LGBT-inclusive short film tells a story of love, adoption and the many forms of family.
Continue Reading ►UK House of Lords Advances Marriage Equality Legislation
June 5, 2013 by Maureen McCarty

Yesterday marriage equality in the United Kingdom took another step forward after passing the second reading of the legislation in the House of Lords.
Continue Reading ►Nigerian Law, If Signed, Would Make Involvement in a Same-Sex Marriage Punishable with Prison Time
May 31, 2013 by HRC staff

Lawmakers in Nigeria approved a bill on Thursday that, if signed into law, would make involvement in same-sex marriages, gay rights advocacy, and a "public show" of affection punishable with a prison term.
Continue Reading ►Puerto Rico’s Governor Signs Two Pro-Equality Laws
May 30, 2013 by HRC staff

The Governor of Puerto Rico signed two bills into law yesterday that introduce protections from anti-LGBT discrimination and add language regarding sexual orientation as well as gender identity and expression to the territory's domestic violence laws.
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