SDG 05: Gender Equality

Swiss lawmakers approve draft legislation for same-sex marriage 

Franz Freuler (L) and Juerg Zaugg are holding hands while registering their partnership under the federal partnership law at the registry office in Duebendorf, January 3, 2007. The law, which came into force on January1, legally recognizes same-sex marriages throughout Switzerland.

Switzerland have just approved draft legislation for same-sex marriage. Image: REUTERS/Siggi Bucher

Nina Chestney
Reporter, Reuters
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