'We took a big step towards true equality, and made Taiwan a better country.” Taiwan becomes the first Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage.
Lawmakers in Taiwan voted in favor of a bill legalizing same-marriage Friday, making the self-governing island the first Asian country to do so.
The momentum suffered a setback this past November when 67% of Taiwanese voters rejected the notion that Taiwan’s civil code “should be used guarantee the rights of same-sex couples to get married,” reflecting the conservative traditional values still entrenched in Taiwan despite its reputation for being progressive on gay rights.
The legislature ultimately voted 66-27 overwhelmingly in favor of an article that would allow same-sex couples to register their marriage with government agencies, enshrining it into law. Lin had briefly joined his fellow activists in front of the legislature building before heading to work.
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