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La Paz, Dec 11 (EFE), (CAMERA: César González) .- The long struggle of a Bolivian couple of the same sex to get their union legally recognized has borne fruit with the approval of the Civic Registry.STATEMENTS FROM THE BOLIVIANS DAVID ARUQUIPA AND GUIDO MONTAÑO."We are fighting for the human rights of the entire population because no one can be left behind. I thank everyone, all the displays of affection they have given us, and the people who have shown us rejection because I believe that they will change over time. This action shows that our country is transforming. Our educational policies have to change, they have to stop people from hating, being racist, murdering girls, women, the LGBT community and these steps help create a better society for all."
Pope Francis officially declared support for civil unions for same-sex couples for the first time. The Pope made the groundbreaking remarks in a documentary film that was released on Wednesday. Pope Francis said: "Homosexual people have a right to be in a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable over it". He went on to say: "What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered". The Pope has suggested in the past that he is not against civil unions, but this is the first time he has directly come out in favor of them. The documentary, "Francesco" was released Wednesday in Rome.
Images outside the US Supreme Court after it ruled that certain private businesses can refuse service to same-sex couples for religious reasons, in a landmark erosion of anti-discrimination laws. The court backed the case of a Christian graphic designer from the state of Colorado who said that due to her beliefs she would not make a wedding website for a same-sex couple. IMAGES
A government building lights up in rainbow colours as Tokyo begins recognition of partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital, a long-awaited move in a country without marriage equality. IMAGES
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