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
- Ireland tied for 11th in Europe for rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people 16 May 2012 To mark 2012's International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, Marriage Equality has welcomed the publication of new research by the... →
- Marriage Equality welcomes President Barack Obama’s support of marriage for same sex couples 10 May 2012 In an interview yesterday with ABC News, US President Barack Obama announced his support for equal marriage rights for same... →
The lengths some people will go to achieve marriage equality...
Wow! Doug Mulholland - a Marriage Equality supporter and former volunteer - is about to undertake the Challenge Roth Ironman in Germany this July.
Click below to read Doug's story and to support him in his efforts...
Latest Publications
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Missing Pieces
October 2011
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Voices of Children Report
September 2010
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