The recognition of same-sex unions varies by country. On 15 July 2010, the Argentine Senate approved a bill extending marriage rights to same-sex couples...

same-sex marriage as well as civil unions. Following a Constitutional Court ruling and a subsequent legislative act, Taiwan became the first country in...

same-sex unions in the Americas Recognition of same-sex unions in Asia Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe Recognition of same-sex unions in Oceania...

Japan does not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. Several municipalities and prefectures issue same-sex partnership certificates, which provide...

recognise same-sex marriage, civil unions or other forms of partnerships, but provides some limited legal recognition to cohabiting same-sex couples in...

granting of royal assent. Thailand previously did not recognise any form of same-sex unions. Several bills for civil partnerships and same-sex marriage...

ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2023. Polling suggests that a majority of Israelis support the legal recognition of same-sex unions, with a June...

legalize same-sex marriage as well as civil unions. Currently two countries and eight territories in Oceania recognize some type of same-sex unions. Two Oceanian...

recognised same-sex civil unions (Italian: unione civile) since 5 June 2016, providing same-sex couples with all of the legal protections enjoyed by opposite-sex...

not recognize same-sex marriage or civil unions. The legal status of foreign same-sex marriages is unclear. On 3 July 2017, the Ministry of Justice reportedly...