These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)
To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.
March 19, 2025
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Estonia Legalizes Marriage Equality
Despite the vote, anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments remain in the Baltic country.
June 20, 2023
Estonia launches criminal probe into gay pride attacks
Estonian prosecutors in Tallinn have ordered a criminal investigation into attacks on gay pride marchers over the weekend in the capital.
August 15, 2006
Bomb threat, attackers mar pride parade in Estonia
A group of
unidentified assailants attacked a gay pride parade in the
Estonian capital of Tallinn on Saturday, beating
participants and throwing stones and sticks at them,
injuring about 15 people, organizers said. The start
of the parade was also delayed by some 20 minutes due to
a bomb threat made before the event.
August 12, 2006
Former Soviet Nation Gives Same-Sex Couples More Rights
Estonia just became the first former Soviet nation to offer legal recognition to same-sex couples.
October 10, 2014
Veteran Gay Diplomat Confirmed as Ambassador to Lithuania
Robert Gilchrist, who has worked for both Democrats and Republicans, is one of the few gay Trump appointees.
December 20, 2019
Editor's Letter: Thinking Back vs. Backward Thinking
Recent progress in marriage equality has been quick, but with starts and stops. And while a handful of states's officials balk at court rulings, they're being surpassed by the place they'd least expect.
November 3, 2014
Gay Diplomat Nominated as Ambassador to Conservative Lithuania
Trump nominee Robert Gilchrist previously praised his former bosses, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
July 23, 2019
Watch 'Firebird' Trailer: Film About Forbidden Gay Cold War Romance
The project is based on a true story.
March 15, 2022
Stoli Donates $150K to Fight Russian Homophobia
The vodka brand, with ties to Russia, sends a clear message with their donation.
February 9, 2014
Tension Builds Between Military Men in Cold War Film 'Firebird'
The lush film Firebird has its North American premiere at Frameline this weekend. And The Advocate has an exclusive clip.
June 22, 2021
European Parliament Condemns Poland's LGBTQ-Free Zones
At least 80 localities in Poland passed resolutions declaring themselves LGBTQ-free.
December 20, 2019
Gay Man Elected as President of Latvia
His role is largely ceremonial, but the election of Edgars Rinkēvičs is still significant.
June 2, 2023
Dominican Rep. Lets Gay Couple Wed But There's a Catch
Two men, one British and one Dominican, are the first same-sex couple to tie the knot in this religiously conservative Caribbean nation.
January 4, 2015