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* 10 - The Chamber of Deputies of [[Same-sex marriage in Uruguay|Uruguay]] legalizes same-sex marriage with 71 affirmative votes (out of 92) in its second reading,<ref>{{es}} [http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/votacion-de-matrimonio-igualitario-empezo-con-polemica-por-bandera.html La Cámara de Diputados aprobó ley de matrimonio gay por 71 votos en 92]</ref> making Uruguay the second country in Latin America, after [[same-sex marriage in Argentina|Argentina]], and twelfth overall, to legalize same-sex marriage. The law was previously passed by the Senate on April 2 by a 23–8 vote.<ref>{{es}} [http://www.elpais.com.uy/130402/ultmo-706596/ultimomomento/senado-aprobo-ley-de-matrimonio-igualitario-23-a-favor-8-en-contra/ Senado aprobó ley de matrimonio igualitario: 23 a favor, 8 en contra]</ref> It will come into effect in 90 days. |
* 10 - The Chamber of Deputies of [[Same-sex marriage in Uruguay|Uruguay]] legalizes same-sex marriage with 71 affirmative votes (out of 92) in its second reading,<ref>{{es}} [http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/votacion-de-matrimonio-igualitario-empezo-con-polemica-por-bandera.html La Cámara de Diputados aprobó ley de matrimonio gay por 71 votos en 92]</ref> making Uruguay the second country in Latin America, after [[same-sex marriage in Argentina|Argentina]], and twelfth overall, to legalize same-sex marriage. The law was previously passed by the Senate on April 2 by a 23–8 vote.<ref>{{es}} [http://www.elpais.com.uy/130402/ultmo-706596/ultimomomento/senado-aprobo-ley-de-matrimonio-igualitario-23-a-favor-8-en-contra/ Senado aprobó ley de matrimonio igualitario: 23 a favor, 8 en contra]</ref> It will come into effect in 90 days. |
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* 17 - [[Same-sex marriage in New Zealand|New Zealand legalizes]] same-sex marriage after a third reading in parliament is passed on 17 April 2013 by 77 votes to 44. On receiving [[Royal Assent]] from the Governor-General the bill will pass into law.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-17/nz-legalises-same-sex-marriage/4635086 NZ legalises same-sex marriage]</ref><ref>[http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/gay-marriage-bill-passed-5409720 Gay marriage bill passed]</ref> |
* 17 - [[Same-sex marriage in New Zealand|New Zealand legalizes]] same-sex marriage after a third reading in parliament is passed on 17 April 2013 by 77 votes to 44. On receiving [[Royal Assent]] from the Governor-General the bill will pass into law.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-17/nz-legalises-same-sex-marriage/4635086 NZ legalises same-sex marriage]</ref><ref>[http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/gay-marriage-bill-passed-5409720 Gay marriage bill passed]</ref> |
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* 23 - The [[National Assembly (France)|National Assembly]] of [[France]] legalizes in a second voting same-sex marriage and adoption. <ref>[http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2013/04/23/france-approves-marriage-equality-bill Advocate:''France approves marriage equality bill'']</ref> |
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This is a list of notable events in the history of LGBT rights that took place in the year 2013.
Events
January
- 1 – In the United States, same-sex marriage becomes legal in Maryland.[1]
- 25 – The Russian Parliament approve a ban on "gay propaganda" in the first reading.[2]
February
- 2 - The National Assembly of France approved article 1 of the same-sex marriage bill, by a 249 to 97 vote.
- 5 – The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, which would legalise same-sex marriage for couples in England and Wales, passed 400–175 in the Second Reading in the House of Commons.[3]
- 19
- In Austria, step-child adoption (of one's partner's biological child) becomes legal after ECtHR rules in favour of a lesbian couple.[4]
- In Germany, successive adoption becomes legal after Constitutional Court rules in favour of a lesbian couple. Previously, only the adoption of one's partner's biological child was allowed.[5]
April
- 10 - The Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay legalizes same-sex marriage with 71 affirmative votes (out of 92) in its second reading,[6] making Uruguay the second country in Latin America, after Argentina, and twelfth overall, to legalize same-sex marriage. The law was previously passed by the Senate on April 2 by a 23–8 vote.[7] It will come into effect in 90 days.
- 17 - New Zealand legalizes same-sex marriage after a third reading in parliament is passed on 17 April 2013 by 77 votes to 44. On receiving Royal Assent from the Governor-General the bill will pass into law.[8][9]
- 23 - The National Assembly of France legalizes in a second voting same-sex marriage and adoption. [10]
May
- 1 - In the United States, civil union becomes legal in Colorado.
Deaths
- 8 January - Jeanne Manford, founder of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), unknown (declining health).[11]
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
- ^ Maryland Rings in New Year With Marriage Equality
- ^ "Russian MPs back 'gay propaganda' ban amid scuffles". BBC News Online. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ "Gay marriage: MPs back bill despite Conservative backbench opposition". BBC News. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/austria-reform-needed-after-european-court-adoption-victory-lesbian-couple-2013-02-19
- ^ http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-court-strengthens-gay-and-lesbian-adoption-rights-a-884278.html
- ^ Template:Es La Cámara de Diputados aprobó ley de matrimonio gay por 71 votos en 92
- ^ Template:Es Senado aprobó ley de matrimonio igualitario: 23 a favor, 8 en contra
- ^ NZ legalises same-sex marriage
- ^ Gay marriage bill passed
- ^ Advocate:France approves marriage equality bill
- ^ http://www.advocate.com/society/obituaries/2013/01/08/pflag-founder-jeanne-manford-dies-92
External links
Media related to LGBT history in 2013 at Wikimedia Commons
