^ abNeither performed nor recognized in some tribal nations of the US. Recognized but not performed in several other tribal nations and American Samoa.
^Registered foreign marriages confer all marriage rights in Israel. Domestic common-law marriages confer most rights of marriage. Domestic civil marriage recognized by some cities.
^A "declaration of family relationship" is available in several of Cambodia's communes which may be useful in matters such as housing, but is not legally binding.
^Guardianship agreements confer some limited legal benefits in China, including decisions about medical and personal care.
^Hong Kong provides inheritance, guardianship rights, and residency rights for foreign spouses of legal residents.
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Norway since 1 January 2009 when a gender-neutral marriage law came into force after being passed by the Storting in June 2008. Norway was the first Scandinavian country, the fourth in Europe, and the sixth in the world to legalize same-sex marriage, after the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada and South Africa. Polling suggests that a majority of Norwegians support the legal recognition of same-sex marriage,[1] and in 2024 Norway was named the best marriage destination for same-sex couples by a British wedding planning website.[2]
From 1993 to 2008, Norway allowed same-sex couples to enter into registered partnerships, which provided virtually all the protections, responsibilities and benefits of marriage. Norway was the second country in the world to provide some form of recognition to same-sex couples, after Denmark.
Registered partnerships
Legislative action
Norway introduced same-sex registered partnerships on 1 August 1993.[3][4] The law was introduced to the Storting on 11 January 1993 by the Ministry of Children and Family Affairs. It passed the lower house on 29 March, and the upper house on 1 April. King Harald V of Norway gave his royal assent on 30 April, and the law took effect on 1 August. Norway was the second country in the world to provide some form of recognition to same-sex couples, after Denmark which implemented a registered partnership law in 1989. Registered partnerships are known in Norwegian as registrert partnerskap (pronounced[rɛɡɪˈstreːʈˈpɑ̀ːʈnəʂkɑp]),[5] and in Northern Sami as registrerejuvvon párragaskavuohta (pronounced[ˈrekiːstrereˌjuvvonˈpʰaːrraˌkasːkaˌvuo̯hta]).[a]
Registered partnerships were granted virtually all the protections, responsibilities and benefits of marriage, including arrangements for the breakdown of the relationship.[3][4] Initially, the partnership law stated that registered partners could not adopt, and that only married couples or opposite-sex cohabiting couples could access artificial insemination. In June 2001, however, the Storting approved a bill allowing registered partners to adopt their partner's children (i.e. stepchild adoption).[8] The amendment took effect on 1 January 2002.[3][4][9] One of the more notable people to enter into a registered partnership was Finance MinisterPer-Kristian Foss in 2002.[10][11]
On 1 January 2009, the ability to enter into a registered partnership was closed off. Couples may retain their status as registered partners or convert their union into a marriage.
Statistics
From 1993 to 2008, 1,485 partnerships between men and 1,233 partnerships between women were registered in Norway.[12]
Same-sex marriage
Legislative action
A bill was proposed on 18 November 2004 by two MPs from the Socialist Left Party to abolish the existing registered partnership law, and make the marriage law gender-neutral. The move was withdrawn and replaced by a request that the cabinet further investigate the issue. The Conservative cabinet of that time did not look into the issue. However, the Stoltenberg's Second Cabinet announced a common, unified marriage act as part of its foundation document, the Declaration of Soria Moria. A public hearing was opened on 16 May 2007.[13]
On 14 March 2008, the Norwegian Government proposed a marriage bill that would give lesbian and gay couples the same rights as heterosexuals, including church weddings (although the law does not oblige any religious community to marry same-sex couples), full joint adoption rights and access to fertility treatments. The new legislation would amend the definition of civil marriage to make it gender-neutral.[14][15] On 29 May, the Associated Press reported that two Norwegian opposition parties (the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party) had come out in favour of the new bill, assuring its passage at the vote on 11 June 2008. Prior to this, there were some disagreements with members of the three-party governing coalition on whether the bill had enough votes to pass.[16] On 11 June, the lower house (Odelsting) approved the legislation by 84 votes to 41.[17][18][19][20] Norway's upper house (Lagting) passed the bill with a 23–17 vote on 17 June. The King of Norway, Harald V, granted royal assent on 27 June 2008, and the law took effect on 1 January 2009.[21] In addition to providing a gender-neutral definition of marriage, the law states that when a woman who is married to another woman becomes pregnant through artificial insemination, the other partner will have all the rights of parenthood "from the moment of conception".
The first same-sex couple to marry in Norway were Anfinn Bernaas and August Ringmann, who had been together for 25 years, at the Oslo Courthouse on 2 January 2009.[22] Article 1 of the Marriage Act (Norwegian: Ekteskapsloven; Northern Sami: Náittosláhka)[b] was amended to read: Two persons of the opposite or of the same sex can enter into marriage.[c]
Royal same-sex weddings
In November 2021, Guri Varpe, the Royal Palace's communications manager, confirmed that members of the royal family may enter into a same-sex marriage without having to forfeit the crown or lose their royal titles and privileges or their place in the line of succession. "The heir to the throne can marry whoever she or he wants. The marriage must be approved by the King [or Queen] in accordance with Article 36 of the Constitution. The heir to the throne's orientation is not mentioned in the Constitution's provisions on the throne, and the Constitution does not provide any legal guidelines for who the heir to the throne can marry", said Varpe.[24]
Statistics
From 2009 to 2015, an average of 270 same-sex marriages took place per year, compared to an average of 127 registered partnerships from 1993 to 2008. 754 partnerships were converted into marriages in the first three years of same-sex marriage being legal. Female couples were more likely to adopt children than male couples, as about 30% of married lesbian couples had children, compared to 72% of married straight couples and 3% of married male couples.[25]
By the end of 2023, 4,570 same-sex marriages had been performed in Norway.[26] Figures for 2020 and 2021 are lower than previous years because of the restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Number of marriages and divorces in Norway[27][28][29]
In 1781, Jens Andersson, assigned female at birth but identifying as male, and Anne Kristine Mortensdotter were married in a Lutheran church in Strømsø, Drammen. The priest later discovered that Andersson, born Marie Andersdotter, was in fact a biological female. After examination, Andersson was imprisoned, but later released after the death of Mortensdotter.[45]
In 2014, the National Council of the Church of Norway rejected a proposal to perform same-sex marriages.[46] In 2015, the Church of Norway reversed itself, voting to allow same-sex marriages to take place in its churches.[47] The decision was ratified at the annual conference on 11 April 2016.[48][49][50] The church formally amended its marriage liturgy on 30 January 2017, replacing references to "bride and groom" with gender-neutral text.[51] A same-sex couple, Kjell Frølich Benjaminsen and Erik Skjelnæs, were immediately married at the Eidskog Church in Matrand the moment the changes came into effect on 1 February 2017.[52]
Five different polls conducted by Gallup Europe, Sentio, Synovate MMI, Norstat and YouGov in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2013 concluded that 61%, 63%, 66%, 58%, 70% and 78%, respectively, of the Norwegian population supported a gender-neutral marriage law.[59][60][61][62]
A 2007 Ipsos MMI poll showed that 61% of Norwegians supported same-sex marriage, and 42% personally knew a gay person. This represented a large increase compared to 1998, when the numbers were 25% and 12% respectively.[63]
A Pew Research Center poll, conducted between April and August 2017 and published in May 2018, showed that 72% of Norwegians supported same-sex marriage, 19% were opposed and 9% did not know or had refused to answer.[64] When divided by religion, 83% of religiously unaffiliated people, 72% of non-practicing Christians and 42% of church-attending Christians supported same-sex marriage.[1] Opposition was 14% among 18–34-year-olds.[65]
^Pettersen, Jørgen; Edvardsen, Ingvild; Skjærseth, Lars Erik (11 April 2016). "Nå kan homofile gifte seg i kirka". NRK. Archived from the original on 10 June 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
إسلام بيك فادالوف الأمير الثاني لإمارة القوقاز الإسلامية[1] تولى المنصب1 أغسطس 2010 دوكو عمروف دوكو عمروف معلومات شخصية الميلاد 1972[2]جمهورية داغستان الاشتراكية السوفيتية المستقلة ذاتياً - الاتحاد السوفيتي[2][3] الجنسية روسيا الديانة مسلم سني الحياة الع�...
Artikel ini membutuhkan rujukan tambahan agar kualitasnya dapat dipastikan. Mohon bantu kami mengembangkan artikel ini dengan cara menambahkan rujukan ke sumber tepercaya. Pernyataan tak bersumber bisa saja dipertentangkan dan dihapus.Cari sumber: Ardath rokok – berita · surat kabar · buku · cendekiawan · JSTOR (Februari 2023) ArdathJenis produkRokok putihPemilikBentoel GroupProdusenBentoel GroupNegaraInggris RayaDiluncurkan1891; 133 tahun lalu...
ХристианствоБиблия Ветхий Завет Новый Завет Евангелие Десять заповедей Нагорная проповедь Апокрифы Бог, Троица Бог Отец Иисус Христос Святой Дух История христианства Апостолы Хронология христианства Раннее христианство Гностическое христианство Вселенские соборы Н...
Panavision Incorporated Création 1953 Fondateurs Robert Gottschalk (en) et Richard Moore Personnages clés Robert Gottschalk, fondateurRobert Beitcher, PDG Forme juridique Privée Slogan Inspired by the past. Focused on the future. Siège social Woodland Hills (Californie) États-Unis Activité location de caméras cinématographiques, conception d'équipements cinématographiques Produits Caméras Panaflex, caméras Genesis HD, éclairage, équipement de tournage, filtres optiques Sociét�...
Quasiparticle in condensed matter physics For the fictional particle, see Polaron (fictional particle). Not to be confused with Polariton. Condensed matter physics PhasesPhase transitionQCP States of matterSolidLiquidGasPlasmaBose–Einstein condensateBose gasFermionic condensateFermi gasFermi liquidSupersolidSuperfluidityLuttinger liquidTime crystal Phase phenomenaOrder parameterPhase transitionQCP Electronic phasesElectronic band structurePlasmaInsulatorMott insulatorSemiconductorSemimetalC...
The Only Living Boy in New YorkThomas in una scena del filmLingua originaleinglese Paese di produzioneStati Uniti d'America Anno2017 Generedrammatico RegiaMarc Webb SceneggiaturaAllan Loeb ProduttoreAlbert Berger, Ron Yerxa Produttore esecutivoMolly Allen, Glen Basner, Ben Browning Casa di produzioneAmazon StudiosBig Indie PicturesBona Fide Productions FotografiaStuart Dryburgh MontaggioTim Streeto MusicheRob Simonsen ScenografiaLaura Fox Interpreti e personaggi Callum Turner: Thomas Webb Jef...
Military unit Mu'tasim Divisionفرقة المُعتصمFirqat al-Mu'tasimLogo of al-Mu'tasim Division Flag of the Mu'tasim BrigadeLeaders Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Khalil[1] Lieutenant Assad Nasser[2] Mustafa Sejari (political leader)[2] Captain Anis Haj[3] Abu al-Abbas[4] Awad Abu Saqr (former military commander)[5] Dates of operation4 August 2015—presentAllegiance Syrian Interim GovernmentHeadquartersMare'Active regions...
Migrasi bangsa Turki atau migrasi bangsa Turk mengacu pada penyebaran bangsa Turk dan rumpun bahasa Turkik di seluruh Eurasia dan antara abad ke-6 dan ke-11.[1] Pada abad ke-6, konferensi Göktürk menggulingkan Kekhaganan Rouran di tempat yang sekarang menjadi Mongolia dan meluas ke segala arah, menyebarkan budaya Turk ke seluruh stepa Eurasia. Meskipun kerajaan Göktürk berakhir pada abad ke-8, mereka digantikan oleh banyak kerajaan Turk, seperti Kekhanan Uighur, Kekhanan Kara-Khan...
دوري سوداني الممتاز تفاصيل الموسم 2014 البلد السودان التاريخ 4 فبراير 2014 30 أكتوبر 2014 البطل الهلال (اللقب الثاني عشر) الهابطون أهلي عطبرة النيل الحصاحيصا اتحاد مدني دوري أبطال أفريقيا الهلال المريخ الكأس الكونفدرالية أهلي شندي الخرطوم الوطني مباريات ملعوبة 182 عدد المشارك...
Investment The Canada Savings Bond (French: Obligations d’épargne du Canada) was an investment instrument offered by the Government of Canada from 1945 to 2017, sold between early October and December 1 of every year.[1] It was issued by the Bank of Canada and was intended to offer a competitive interest rate, and had a guaranteed minimum interest rate. History 4 Reasons for Buying Victory Bonds by unknown, Canadian Government created, 1917. The Central Powers leaders, shown left t...
Greenland leaving the EC, precursor to the EU Greenland TreatyTreaty amending, with regard to Greenland, the Treaties establishing the European CommunitiesSigned13 March 1984LocationBrusselsEffective1 February 1985Signatories10DepositaryGovernment of the Italian RepublicLanguagesAll 8 official Languages of the European CommunitiesFull text Greenland Treaty at Wikisource The changing membership of the EU. Greenland is the large island at top left. After being a part of the European Communities...
City in Nevada, United States Boulder City redirects here. For the community in Missouri, see Boulder City, Missouri. For the hill fought over during the Korean War, see Battle of the Samichon River. For other uses, see Boulder (disambiguation). City in Nevada, United StatesBoulder City, NevadaCityBoulder Dam Hotel built in 1933[1] FlagNickname: Home of Hoover Dam[2]Location within Clark CountyU.S. Census mapBoulder CityLocation within NevadaShow map of NevadaBoulder City...
County in Georgia, United States Not to be confused with Macon, Georgia. County in GeorgiaMacon CountyCountyMacon County Courthouse in Oglethorpe, GeorgiaLocation within the U.S. state of GeorgiaGeorgia's location within the U.S.Coordinates: 32°21′N 84°02′W / 32.35°N 84.04°W / 32.35; -84.04Country United StatesState GeorgiaFoundedDecember 14, 1837; 186 years ago (1837-12-14)Named forNathaniel MaconSeatOglethorpeLargest cityMontezumaA...
American newspaper The Patriot LedgerTypeDaily newspaperFormatBroadsheetOwner(s)GannettPublisherMark OliveiriEditorLisa StrattanFoundedJanuary 7, 1837 (1837-01-07), as Quincy PatriotHeadquarters2 Adams PlaceQuincy, Massachusetts 02269-9159, United StatesCirculation13,063 (as of 2018)[1]OCLC number22448062 Websitepatriotledger.com The Patriot Ledger is a daily newspaper in Quincy, Massachusetts, that serves the South Shore. It publishes Monday through Saturday. Histo...
44°00′16″N 97°09′56″W / 44.004431°N 97.165560°W / 44.004431; -97.165560 Prairie VillageInterior of the Chapel Emmanuel Railroad CarLocation within South DakotaLocationLake County, South DakotaTypeHeritage railroadWebsiteprairievillage.org The Prairie Village, Herman and Milwaukee Railroad is a heritage railroad in Prairie Village, which is next to Lake Herman; it operates from May to September.[1] The railroad uses former Milwaukee Road trackage as ...
Standard theatrical motion picture film gauge This article is about the motion picture film gauge. For the still photographic film gauge, see 135 film. 35 mm movie filmTypeFilm stockInventorWilliam Kennedy DicksonInception1889 (1889)ManufacturerEdison company; Eastman KodakCurrent supplierKodak 35 mm film is a film gauge used in filmmaking, and the film standard.[1] In motion pictures that record on film, 35 mm is the most commonly used gauge. The name of the gauge is n...
British rock musician Francis RossiOBEPerforming with Status Quo at Wacken Open Air festival, 2017Background informationBirth nameFrancis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi[1]Also known asMike Rossi, Frame, The GOMOR (The Grand Old Man of Rock)Born (1949-05-29) 29 May 1949 (age 75)Forest Hill, London, EnglandGenresRockboogie rockhard rockpsychedeliaOccupation(s)MusiciansongwriterInstrument(s)GuitarvocalsYears active1962–presentMember ofStatus QuoWebsitefrancisrossi.comMusical arti...
الأكاديمية الروسية للعلوم معلومات المؤسس بطرس الأكبر التأسيس 8 فبراير 1724 الموقع الجغرافي إحداثيات 55°42′39″N 37°34′40″E / 55.710794444444°N 37.577813888889°E / 55.710794444444; 37.577813888889 المكان موسكو البلد روسيا إحصاءات عضوية لجنة أبحاث الفضاء[1] الموقع الموق�...
بحيرة Garabogazköl الشاطئة في تركمانستان البُحَيْرةُ الشاطِئَة[1] أو البحيرة الشاطئيّة[2] أو اللاجون بحيرة ملحة ضحلة تحاذي مياه البحر وكثيراً ما تتصل به.[1] تنقسم البحيرات الشاطئة عادة إلى بحيرات ساحلية وبحيرات مرجانية. كما تم تحديدها على أنها تحدث على السواحل المختل...