Malta

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  Malta’s prime minister pledges to bring marriage equality to the island by July

  Monday, June 5, 2017

  Immediately after winning re-election, Joseph Muscat says he'll introduce a bill to legalize same-sex marriage and make it a priority.

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  Trump’s roll-back of transgender rights causes worldwide scare

  Saturday, February 25, 2017

  Activists in Ireland are worried about how transphobes will be emboldened by Trump's actions.

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  How once conservative Malta has leaped to the forefront on LGBTQ rights

  Friday, February 3, 2017

  Until recently, the country had been a last bastion in western Europe of social norms largely dictated by the Catholic church.

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  Europe’s first ‘ex-gay’ conversion therapy ban could send violators to jail

  Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  Those convicted face fines up to $5,000, or up to five years behind bars.

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  Malta Parliament votes to legalize same-sex civil unions, adoptions

  Monday, April 14, 2014

  VALLETTA, Malta -- Same-sex couples are set to gain the right to obtain legal recognition for their relationship as the Maltese Parliament prepares to vote on the Civil Unions Bill in its third and final reading…

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  Malta parliament to consider same-sex civil unions bill

  Monday, October 14, 2013

  VALLETTA, Malta -- Lawmakers in the tiny Mediterranean island nation of Matla are scheduled to debate a bill Tuesday that will grant same-sex couples the same benefits legally as civil marriages

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