Aren Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Cuba's parliament has announced a new family law which will be put to a referendum on September 25. It would legalize same-sex marriage and civil unions, as well as allow same-sex couples to adopt children. Cuba's parliament announced on Friday that the country will hold a referendum on the legalization of same-sex marriage and surrogate parenthood. The referendum on the new family law is scheduled to be held on September 25. Decision 'left in the hands of the people' "The final decision will be left in the hands of the people," the National Assembly's secretary said. "We are convinced that in due time, the majority of the Cuban people will endorse this revolutionary, inclusive and democratic code." The new family code was debated on in community meetings earlier this year. Organizers said 62% of participants expressed support. When Cuba's constitution was revised in 2019, LGBTQ activists pushed to include same-sex marriage in the new version of the document. This was ultimately withdrawn due to opposition from conservative and religious groups. In Latin America, seven countries currently allow same-sex marriage: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Uruguay and Chile. Chile legalized same-sex marriage in March of this year. What do we know about the law? The new law would also offer increased protections for children, the elderly and other family members as well as greater women's rights. Furthermore, it would allow prenuptial agreements, adoption of children by same-sex couples and surrogate pregnancies, though not for profit. It will promote the equal sharing of domestic responsibilities. According to the new family code, parents will have "responsibility" rather than "custody" of children. They will also be required to be "respectful of the dignity and physical and mental integrity of children and adolescents." https://www.dw.com/en/cuba-announces-same-sex-marriage-referendum/a-62571109 Edited July 25, 2022 by Aren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillingYourCareer Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Amazing if it will pass as expected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgos Groove Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Hoping it passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosque Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 But I was assured by members on ATRL that countries with bad economic situations can't be expected to support LGBT rights, and it's not allowed to criticize them for persecuting gay people? Because the citizens of those countries have much more pressing things to worry about? OT: hope it passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel767 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 LOL the people get a choice? ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 This is so promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Communion Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 But then neo-cons won't be able to scream "communist countries are homophobic!!!" as a fallacious argument. Cuba truly leading the way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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