10 Countries That Legalised Same-Sex Marriage

[{"selector":"#anim-e0b1be82-9e00-40c7-9e98-070a292f8324 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(2.6848424646279376%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Producer: Peuli Bakshi

Greece (2024)

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Mexico (2022)

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Germany (2017)

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Australia (2017)

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USA (2015)

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England and Wales (2013)

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New Zealand (2013)

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France (2013)

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South Africa (2006)

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Netherlands (2000)

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