2024-02-21 00:00:46
The embassies of 27 countries from Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Africa, which have already legislated similar provisions, issued a joint statement welcoming last night’s approval of the bill for the equality of same-sex couples in civil marriage. thus welcoming Greece with cheers to the “club” of more than 37 states that have granted recognition and equal rights for families with same-sex parents.
“We celebrate this historic moment with the people, the parliament and the government of Greece” emphasize the embassies of 28 countries, almost all developed economies and members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which include the United States, France , Germany and the United Kingdom.
“The extension of the fundamental right to marry for same-sex couples was an important milestone on the path to equality and dignity for all in our countries,” they add.
It is essentially a public expression of political congratulations to Greece for its decision to take a bold step that dozens of other countries in the developed world have already taken, becoming the first Orthodox country to adopt such legislation.
In addition to the embassies of the US and the three largest European economies, the text is also signed by the delegations of: Canada, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Austria, Portugal, Ireland , Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Estonia, Malta, Luxembourg, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay.
We welcome the decision of the Greek Parliament to legalize same-sex marriage, it is good news for the ???????? for people’s rights, for equality and dignity. Statement from the 27 embassies accredited to Athens pic.twitter.com/4oFnD5c4kB
— Laurence Auer (@laurenceauer) February 16, 2024
Source: skai.gr