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* 15 — On May 5, 2010, the [[Chamber of Deputies|Argentine Chamber of Deputies]] passed a same-sex marriage bill, also allowing same-sex couples to adopt, by a vote of 125 to 109.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://momento24.com/en/2010/05/05/lower-house-approves-gay-marriage/|title=Lower House approves gay marriage|date=2010-05-05|work=momento24.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/05/04/Argentinas_Lower_House_OKs_Gay_Marriage_Bill/|title=Argentina's Lower House OKs Marriage Bill|date=2010-05-04|first=Julie|last=Bolcer|work=[[The Advocate]]}}</ref> On July 6, the [[Argentine Senate]]'s General Law Committee recommended rejection of the bill<ref>[http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=5990&MediaType=1&Category=24 Key Argentine Senate Panel Advises Against Gay Marriage Bill]</ref> At {{Nowrap|4:04}} on July 15, 2010, the Senate passed the [[Same-sex marriage in Argentina|same-sex marriage bill]] and President [[Cristina Fernández de Kirchner]] stated that she would not block the bill from becoming law.<ref>[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23856314-argentina-gives-gay-partners-right-to-marry.do Argentina gives gay couples right to marry]</ref> Same-sex marriages will be allowed only for citizens or permanent residents of Argentina.<ref name="Warren">{{cite news|last=Warren|first=Michael|title=Argentina legalizes gay marriage in historic vote|work=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[Google News]]|date=July 15, 2010|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hNaz3Yj83eVbNzTrmzTSXxpz-pBAD9GVHC7O1|accessdate=July 15, 2010}}</ref> Argentina becomes the tenth country in the world, and third Roman Catholic country to legalize same-sex marriage, despite heavy criticism from the [[Roman Catholicism in Argentina|Church in Argentina]] amongst others. |
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* 15 — The [[Argentine Senate]] passes the [[Same-sex marriage in Argentina|same-sex marriage bill]] passed earlier by the [[Argentine Chamber of Deputies|Chamber of Deputies]]. President [[Cristina Fernández de Kirchner]] states that she will not block the bill from becoming law.<ref>{{Cite news |
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| accessdate = 2010-07-20}}</ref> Same-sex marriages will be allowed only for citizens or permanent residents of Argentina.<ref>{{cite news|last=Warren|first=Michael|title=Argentina legalizes gay marriage in historic vote|work=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=[[Google News]]|date= 2010-07-15|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hNaz3Yj83eVbNzTrmzTSXxpz-pBAD9GVHC7O1|accessdate=2010-07-15}}</ref> Argentina becomes the tenth country in the world, and third Roman Catholic country to legalize same-sex marriage. |
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* 19 — The [[United Nations Economic and Social Council]] votes to accredit [[International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission]] (IGLHRC) as a [[Non-governmental organization]]s granted [[consultative status]], allowing IGLHRC to attend UN meetings, contribute statements and collaborate with UN agencies.<ref>{{Cite news |
* 19 — The [[United Nations Economic and Social Council]] votes to accredit [[International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission]] (IGLHRC) as a [[Non-governmental organization]]s granted [[consultative status]], allowing IGLHRC to attend UN meetings, contribute statements and collaborate with UN agencies.<ref>{{Cite news |
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Events
March
- 3 — Marriage licenses become available to same-sex couples in the District of Columbia and marriages begin on March 9.[1]
- 4 — Mexico City's same-sex marriage and adoption laws come into effect. This follows twenty-two couples' taking part in a symbolic marriage ceremony in Tlaxcala on February 26 to highlight the issue.[2]
- 11 — Australia becomes the first country in the world to recognise a "non-specified" gender,[3] when the New South Wales Government recognises Norrie May-Welby as being neither male or female - as hormonally, psychologically and physically zie was neither male or female. Referred to as "zie" (rather than she/he) and "hir" (rather than her/his), Norrie began male-to-female reassignment when zie was 23, but felt "uncomfortable living solely as a woman".
- 16 — Norrie May-Welby's recognition as neither male nor female is canceled by Australian authorities after the story hits international headlines. May-Welby is forced to choose a gender.[4]
- 31 — The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopts a recommendation on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.[5]
April
- 29 — The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopts a resolution[6] and a recommendation[7] on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
May
- 17 — Amid controversy, same-sex marriage in Portugal is legalized, although adoption is ruled out.[8] This makes Portugal the second Catholic country and the eighth country in the world to have legalized same-sex marriage.
- 18 — Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza are convicted in a Malawian court or having committed "unnatural offenses" and "indecent practices between males" under sections 153 and 156 of Malawi's criminal code after local newspapers reported that they had participated in a public same-sex chinkhoswe, or engagement ceremony.[9] Monjeza, who identifies as male, and Chimbalanga, a transgender person who identifies as female, are each sentenced to 14 years hard labour on May 20, but are pardoned by President Bingu wa Mutharika following international pressure and an appeal from United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.[10]
June
- 27 — Same-sex marriage in Iceland is legalized and Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and her spouse become the first to make use of the law.[11]
July
- 6 — On the last possible day to act, Hawaii governor Linda Lingle vetoes Hawaii House Bill 444, which would have established civil unions for same-sex couples in that state.[12]
- 8 — United States district court judge Joseph L. Tauro ruled in two cases that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. In Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. United States Department of Health and Human Services Tauro ruled that the definition of marriage enacted by Congress for federal purposes violates the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and "encroaches upon the firmly entrenched province of the state" by treating some couples with Massachusetts marriage licenses differently than others. In Gill v. Office of Personnel Management brought by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, he ruled that the law violates the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.[13][14]
- 13 — Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America opens in California. The suit, brought by an LGBT Republican organization, challenges the constitutionality of the 1993 "don't ask, don't tell" law that excludes openly homosexual people from serving in the military.[15]
- 15 — On May 5, 2010, the Argentine Chamber of Deputies passed a same-sex marriage bill, also allowing same-sex couples to adopt, by a vote of 125 to 109.[16][17] On July 6, the Argentine Senate's General Law Committee recommended rejection of the bill[18] At 4:04 on July 15, 2010, the Senate passed the same-sex marriage bill and President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner stated that she would not block the bill from becoming law.[19] Same-sex marriages will be allowed only for citizens or permanent residents of Argentina.[20] Argentina becomes the tenth country in the world, and third Roman Catholic country to legalize same-sex marriage, despite heavy criticism from the Church in Argentina amongst others.
- 19 — The United Nations Economic and Social Council votes to accredit International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) as a Non-governmental organizations granted consultative status, allowing IGLHRC to attend UN meetings, contribute statements and collaborate with UN agencies.[21]
Deaths
See also
- Timeline of LGBT history — timeline of events from 12,000 BCE to present
- LGBT rights by country or territory — current legal status around the world
- LGBT social movements
References
- ^ Gresko, Jessica (March 3, 2010). "Same-sex marriage becomes legal in DC". Associated Press. Google News. Archived from the original on March 3, 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2010.
- ^ http://english.aljazeera.net/focus/2010/03/201034165223139236.html
- ^ Jane Fae (11 March 2010). "Australia is first to recognise 'non-specified' gender". Pink News. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ http://www.queerty.com/australias-gender-free-norrie-now-being-forced-to-choose-male-or-female-20100318/
- ^ Recommendation CM/Rec(2010)5 of the Committee of Ministers
- ^ Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Resolution 1728 (2010)
- ^ Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Recommendation 1915 (2010)
- ^ Portugal set to approve same-sex marriage; adoption ruled out
- ^ Tenthani, Rafael (May 18, 2010). "Gay couple convicted in Malawi faces 14-year term". Associated Press. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ Malawi pardons jailed gay couple
- ^ http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16567&ew_0_a_id=364331
- ^ Roig, Suzanne (07-07-2010). "Hawaii Governor Vetoes Civil-Unions Bill". Time. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
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(help) - ^ Bay Windows: "DOMA Decisions released," July 8, 2010, accessed July 9, 2010
- ^ New York Times: Abby Goodnough and John Schwartz, "Judge Topples U.S. Rejection of Gay Unions," July 8, 2010, accessed July 9, 2010
- ^ Woods, Daniel (07-12-2010). "Log Cabin's Opening Statement". Advocate.com. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
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(help) - ^ "Lower House approves gay marriage". momento24.com. 2010-05-05.
- ^ Bolcer, Julie (2010-05-04). "Argentina's Lower House OKs Marriage Bill". The Advocate.
- ^ Key Argentine Senate Panel Advises Against Gay Marriage Bill
- ^ Argentina gives gay couples right to marry
- ^ Warren, Michael (July 15, 2010). "Argentina legalizes gay marriage in historic vote". Associated Press. Google News. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
- ^ Lederer, Edith M (2010-07-19). "US gay rights group gets UN accreditation". Associated Press. Retrieved 2010-07-20.