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Region | Greenland |
Issue | Same-sex marriage |
Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
Start Date | Jul 1, 1996 |
End Date | Apr 1, 2016 |
Description | On July 1, 1996, Greenland embraced Denmark's registered partnership law, granting legal recognition to same-sex couples. This move was a pivotal moment in advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Greenland, signaling a step towards greater equality and inclusion within the community. |
Sources | https://www.thepinknews.com/2015/05/27/parliament-in-greenland-unanimously-approves-same-sex-marriage/?_gl=1*1o9dc6a*_ga*NTk1NTkzNDQwLjE3MTM0OTAwMzc.*_ga_BX9CRJ4BBP*MTcxMzYzMjY4NC4yLjEuMTcxMzYzMjk5MS42LjAuMA.. |
Revision History (4)
Revision by Unknownmiles. Everything
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Start Date | (NONE) | Jul 1, 1996 |
End Date | 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
Description | Recognized Denmark's registered partnership law on this date. | On July 1, 1996, Greenland embraced Denmark's registered partnership law, granting legal recognition to same-sex couples. This move was a pivotal moment in advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Greenland, signaling a step towards greater equality and inclusion within the community. |
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Sources | https://www.folkekirken.dk/aktuelt/nyheder/hvert-fjerde-homoseksuelle-par-vaelger-kirkelig-vielse *in Danish | https://www.thepinknews.com/2015/05/27/parliament-in-greenland-unanimously-approves-same-sex-marriage/?_gl=1*1o9dc6a*_ga*NTk1NTkzNDQwLjE3MTM0OTAwMzc.*_ga_BX9CRJ4BBP*MTcxMzYzMjY4NC4yLjEuMTcxMzYzMjk5MS42LjAuMA.. |
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Revision by Belmount. fixed date
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End Date | 2012 | 2016 |
Revision by Belmount. Added more resources
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Start Date | Apr 26, 1996 | (NONE) |
End Date | May 27, 2015 | 2012 |
Sources | Yuval Merin, "Equality for same-sex couples." University of Chicago Press, 2002. | https://www.folkekirken.dk/aktuelt/nyheder/hvert-fjerde-homoseksuelle-par-vaelger-kirkelig-vielse *in Danish |
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Revision by vviet93
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End Date | (NONE) | May 27, 2015 |
Description | Recognized Denmark's registered partnership law on this date. | Recognized Denmark's registered partnership law on this date. |
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Sources | Yuval Merin, "Equality for same-sex couples." University of Chicago Press, 2002. | Yuval Merin, "Equality for same-sex couples." University of Chicago Press, 2002. |
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Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "greenland legalized same sex marriage this year http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/greenland-legalizes-gay-marriage270515/"