Wann ist eine Frau eine Frau? Wenn sie sich als eine fühlt. So einfach ist seit Anfang Jahr die Regelung. Dennoch führt sie an Orten, die nur Frauen vorbehalten sind, zu neuen Diskussionen.
Switzerland votes to legalize same-sex marriage
The European nation also made it easier for some transgender people to have their gender legally recognized By Riley Gillis on December 22, 2020
606SHARES
Gay married couple’s hands – Photo: Nick Karvounis / Unsplash
In a major win for the LGBTQ community, Switzerland lawmakers approved the legalization of same-sex marriage last week.
At the same time, the law also allowed transgender people to alter their legal gender at civil registry offices in the country and allows lesbian couples to conceive children using donated sperm,
Despite passing parliament, the same-sex marriage law may have to pass a national referendum in the coming year. However, activists expect a potential referendum to succeed, after a recent survey found support for marriage exceeding 80% in Switzerland.
Switzerland lawmakers vote for same-sex marriage and legal gender change with declaration hindustantimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hindustantimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
What did lawmakers vote for?
The marriage bill has seen multiple rounds of debate since 2013. The approved wording of the bill allows gays and lesbians to marry. It will also allow lesbians to access sperm donations.
Under current legislation, same-sex couples can enter into registered partnerships. This does not provide the same rights as marriage, including rights to obtain citizenship and the joint adoption of children.
Lawmakers also voted to simplify legal name and gender marker changes on identity documents. Trans and intersex people will now be able to do this by making a declaration at civil registry offices without the need for a court or a doctor. This is known as self-ID, according to the advocacy group Transgender Europe.