Hey guys, have you heard the awesome news yet?? France just voted YES on gay marriage equality! This means that France will soon become the 14th nation in the world to offer full and equal marriage rights. Crazy, huh?! I excitedly discovered this today as I opened an email from the AllOut Campaign. They are currently petitioning in many regions, promoting advocacy for equality. The organization shares helpful updates on what’s happening in Cameroon, Uganda and Russia, some of the most dangerous places in the world for homosexuals.
Speaking of which… In Brazil, where many LGBT individuals are subjected to some of the largest counts of violence in the world, one of the nation’s most well-known pop celebrities, Daniela Mercury, recently “came out,” introducing her wife to the public. Individuals like Mercury who display such courage through the struggle are no-doubt the role models of today and the near future. It is because of strong individuals like her that are willing to take these sometimes dangerous risks that the fight for equality can move onward to create a better tomorrow!
So much has been happening in these past couple weeks– celebrity support and coming-outs, law passings, etc. Cannot wait to see what the near future holds. Let’s hope the United States in my next email!
Here’s a cool poster from the AllOut org:
This is so exciting! The photos from this day are so moving! Check it out here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/skarlan/france-says-oui-to-marriage-equality-but-not-everyone-is-cel
OUI! WEEEE! I think this is a great next step for gay rights, and hopefully another stop on the way to this happening in the US.
I saw this, it is so exciting! On the way to the USA now I suppose… :/