Equality in places other than the land of the free

[BigBadWlf]

Portugal and Nepal have both cleared the way for marriage equality to take effect this spring

The Nepal courts have determined that sexual minorities were entitled to all the rights and remedies all other Nepali citizens enjoyed. A new constitution will be adopted in May which will include equality provisions allowing for same-sex marriage.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/nepal/7027736/Nepal-to-stage-gay-weddings-on-Everest.html


Portugal’s parliament has based legislation legalizing same sex marriage. Prime Minister Jose Socrates opened the debate with an appeal to back the law, saying it would put right an injustice that had caused unnecessary pain. The law is expected to be ratified by President Anibal Cavaco Silva, it would come into effect in April http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8448640.stm

 

[nolongerhome]

The fact that somewhere like Nepal is acting on this should cast shame on countries like Australian and the USA that are lagging behind.

 

[yasic]

You should say "More equality in places than the land of the free"

It is great to see the world adapting equality as a standard!