Civil partnership is not the same as marriage. It is different in many ways. Although civil partnership does offer some rights and protections, it is not equality and it does not extend all the same rights to same sex couples as marriage would, including rights in relation to children and other critical rights.
Marriage Equality has been campaigning since February 2008 for equality for same sex couples, our families and our children.
We are almost there. But we urgently need your help.
To find out how to get involved please click here.
Latest News & Press
- Marriage equality a step closer in Washington State 24 Jan 2012 (Via The Huffington Post) OLYMPIA, Wash. -- As lawmakers held their first public hearing on legalizing same-sex marriage, a previously... →
- Australia: Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (GLRL) welcomes marriage equality inquiry 24 Jan 2012 The Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby (NSW) welcomes the recent announcement by Senator Sarah Hanson Young to refer the Marriage... →
Advocate of the Month
Marriage Equality's December Advocate of the Month
On Saturday, November 26th, artists and art lovers came together at 14/15 St Stephen's Green in support of Art for Marriage Equality - an exhibition and fundraising auction for Marriage Equality. The event was organised by Darina Brennan, a long... →
Latest Publications
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Missing Pieces
October 2011
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Voices of Children Report
September 2010
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