Vietnam have kicked off 2016 by ending the nations ban on same-sex marriages.
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The Vietnamese government revoked the legislation that once banned marriages for same-sex couples on January 1st this year.
There is no legislation in place that ensures same-sex marriages will be legally recognised, though the move is a step forward for Vietnam’s LGBTIQ community and the wider LGBT community in South East Asia.
Moves are being made in neighbouring China, as a court in the populous Furong district has accepted the country’s first same-sex marriage case.
Also in the region, Taiwan has elected the nation’s first female president, who is an open supporter of marriage equality.
OIP Staff
H/T: Star Observer
Whilst a very important decision, i cant help but notice that the country map used is in fact Finland and not Vietnam.
Well spotted Ashley, I’ll just be busy for a little while banging my head against the table.