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| Region | Greenland |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Jul 1, 1996 |
| End Date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Description | On July 1, 1996, Greenland embraced Denmark's registered partnership law, granting legal recognition to same-sex couples. This move was a pivotal moment in advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Greenland, signaling a step towards greater equality and inclusion within the community. |
| Sources | https://www.thepinknews.com/2015/05/27/parliament-in-greenland-unanimously-approves-same-sex-marriage/?_gl=1*1o9dc6a*_ga*NTk1NTkzNDQwLjE3MTM0OTAwMzc.*_ga_BX9CRJ4BBP*MTcxMzYzMjY4NC4yLjEuMTcxMzYzMjk5MS42LjAuMA.. |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (6)
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| Description | On July 1, 1996, Greenland embraced Denmark's registered partnership law, granting legal recognition to same-sex couples. This move was a pivotal moment in advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Greenland, signaling a step towards greater equality and inclusion within the community. | On July 1, 1996, Greenland embraced Denmark's registered partnership law, granting legal recognition to same-sex couples. This move was a pivotal moment in advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Greenland, signaling a step towards greater equality and inclusion within the community. |
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| Federal Law | No | Yes |
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| Start Date | (unknown) | Jul 1, 1996 |
| End Date | 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Description | Recognized Denmark's registered partnership law on this date. | On July 1, 1996, Greenland embraced Denmark's registered partnership law, granting legal recognition to same-sex couples. This move was a pivotal moment in advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Greenland, signaling a step towards greater equality and inclusion within the community. |
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| Sources | https://www.folkekirken.dk/aktuelt/nyheder/hvert-fjerde-homoseksuelle-par-vaelger-kirkelig-vielse *in Danish | https://www.thepinknews.com/2015/05/27/parliament-in-greenland-unanimously-approves-same-sex-marriage/?_gl=1*1o9dc6a*_ga*NTk1NTkzNDQwLjE3MTM0OTAwMzc.*_ga_BX9CRJ4BBP*MTcxMzYzMjY4NC4yLjEuMTcxMzYzMjk5MS42LjAuMA.. |
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| Start Date | Apr 26, 1996 | (unknown) |
| End Date | May 27, 2015 | 2012 |
| Sources | Yuval Merin, "Equality for same-sex couples." University of Chicago Press, 2002. | https://www.folkekirken.dk/aktuelt/nyheder/hvert-fjerde-homoseksuelle-par-vaelger-kirkelig-vielse *in Danish |
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| End Date | (none) | May 27, 2015 |
| Description | Recognized Denmark's registered partnership law on this date. | Recognized Denmark's registered partnership law on this date. |
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| Sources | Yuval Merin, "Equality for same-sex couples." University of Chicago Press, 2002. | Yuval Merin, "Equality for same-sex couples." University of Chicago Press, 2002. |
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| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Apr 26, 1996 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Recognized Denmark's registered partnership law on this date. |
| Sources | Yuval Merin, "Equality for same-sex couples." University of Chicago Press, 2002. |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "greenland legalized same sex marriage this year http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/greenland-legalizes-gay-marriage270515/"