The fight for marriage equality is gaining momentum in India as the Supreme Court Constitution bench hears petitions seeking equal rights for same-sex and queer couples. The government is expected to propose administrative reforms that will enable these couples to access the benefits and rights that are currently denied to them.
Meanwhile, a similar struggle is also taking place in Sri Lanka, although it is still in its early stages. LGBT rights activists in the country are calling for an end to discrimination against same-sex couples and for the legalization of same-sex marriage.
The issue gained prominence in Sri Lanka after a gay couple was denied the opportunity to register their relationship at a government office. The couple, who have been together for several years, were told that their relationship was not recognized under Sri Lankan law.
This incident sparked a debate on social media and led to calls for the government to change the law to allow same-sex couples to marry. Sri Lanka’s LGBT community is hoping that the government will take steps to recognize their rights and end discrimination against them.
The push for marriage equality is not new in Sri Lanka. Activists have been calling for equal rights for the LGBT community for several years, but progress has been slow. The country’s conservative culture and the influence of religious groups have made it difficult to bring about change.
However, there have been some positive developments in recent years. In 2019, a transgender woman was able to legally change her gender for the first time in Sri Lanka. And earlier this year, a court ruled that a lesbian couple should not be prevented from living together.
These developments have given hope to Sri Lanka’s LGBT community and have spurred them on to continue their fight for equal rights. They are calling on the government to recognize their rights and to take steps to end discrimination against them.
The struggle for marriage equality is not limited to India and Sri Lanka. LGBT communities around the world are fighting for equal rights and recognition, and progress is being made. But there is still a long way to go before true equality is achieved for everyone.