The first same-sex marriages took place in the Netherlands on April 1, 2001. The Netherlands has been followed by Belgium (2003), Spain and Canada (2005), South Africa (2006), Norway and Sweden (2009) and Portugal, Iceland, Argentina, Mexico City and several Mexican states (2010). Several states in the US have also recognised same-sex marriages.
In South Africa, a national task team on "homophobic and transphobic" hate crimes has been established following consultations with the LGTB community, according to the report.
UN's First Official Report on Gays Notes Widespread Bias - IPS ipsnews.net
The first UN report on LGBT rights highlights discrimination based on sexuality or gender identity.
Above, people rally to support equal LGBT rights.
Credit: Fibonacci Blue/ CC by 2.0
Above, people rally to support equal LGBT rights.
Credit: Fibonacci Blue/ CC by 2.0
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