Stories from Europe’s Movement for the Freedom to Marry

Momentum for the freedom to marry is building across Europe as same-sex couples, their families, and a growing chorus of allies share their stories and explain why it’s time to ensure respect – and marriage – for all families.

Romania - Asociatia ACCEPT

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With An Open Heart
With An Open Heart

Doctor Mihail shares his journey as an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, from misunderstanding to support and acceptance.

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Iaromira
Iaromira

“I want you to feel at home here so that I can be whole too”

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Robs Parents of Joy
Robs Parents of Joy

LGBTQIA+ people still do not have the right to start a family in our country, and this also robs parents of the joy of seeing their children at home.

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Protect All Families
Protect All Families

Every family deserves to feel at home in Romania

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Poland - Kampanii Przeciw Homofobii / Campaign Against Homophobia

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Barbara: All Families Matter
Barbara: All Families Matter

A mother fights for her family.

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“Grandma, I just fell in love.”
“Grandma, I just fell in love.”

These are the words Anna heard. Love should have no boundaries – every grandmother should be able to celebrate her grandson's or granddaughter's wedding.

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All Families Matter Campaign
All Families Matter Campaign

Across Poland, tens of thousands of same-sex couples share their lives together.

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Poland - Miłość Nie Wyklucza - Love Does Not Exclude

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Ewelina, Kasia, and Amelia.
Ewelina, Kasia, and Amelia.

We are a family!

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Imagine a Poland
Imagine a Poland

Let's make Poland a better place.

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Czechia: Jsme fér

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Jana and Alex
Jana and Alex

This is part of a campaign to remind voters to vote for fairness in the 2026  Parliamentary elections: Jana and Alex – the real couple from the 2021 spot – are still waiting for equal marriage and their true joy.

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Circle With Your Heart
Circle With Your Heart

The We Are Fair initiative encourages voters to circle fair candidates who will support marriage for gay and lesbian couples in the new Chamber of Deputies.

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Hungary – Amnesty International Hungary / Amnesty International Magyarország

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Lidi and Her Family
Lidi and Her Family

The happiness that Lidi and her family have is for everyone. After all, all love is worth the same. Let's achieve together so that everyone can say yes. Say yes to same-sex marriage!

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Let’s Say Yes So They Can Say Yes Too
Let’s Say Yes So They Can Say Yes Too

If they are ready, what are we waiting for? Let's work together to make sure everyone says yes!

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Hungary – Háttér Társaság

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Family is Family
Family is Family

Rainbow parents and experts answer hateful and offensive anonymous questions in a new joint campaign by Háttér Társaság and rainbow families. They aim to show themselves and their legal struggles to society. There are several hundred rainbow families in Hungary, and they believe in the same thing every other Hungarian family does: that the most important thing for a child is to be able to grow up in a family where they're loved.

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Moldova - GenderDoc-M

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Love Creates. The Law Protects
Love Creates. The Law Protects

We are leaving not because we do not love Moldova. We are leaving so that we can love in peace.

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Slovakia - Iniciatíva Inakosť

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Stories of LGBTI+ People: Radka
Stories of LGBTI+ People: Radka

Radka survived the terrorist attack in front of the Teplárna in October 2022. When she then publicly stood up for the LGBTI+ community, she became a symbol of strength and perseverance for many and many of us.

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Stories of LGBTI+ People: Marián
Stories of LGBTI+ People: Marián

Marián has never felt the need to hide his orientation during his career. Nevertheless, he realizes that he must approach information about his marriage with caution in our society.

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Ireland - 2015 Campaign

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Bring Your Family With You
Bring Your Family With You

The BeLonG To Lead Coalition call on everyone to talk to their family and friends about why marriage equality is so important and to work for a Yes vote.

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It's in Your Hands!
It's in Your Hands!

BeLonG To encourages all young adults in Ireland to register to vote by November 25th so that they can vote for Civil Marriage Equality in 2015

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Paddy & Pat O'Brien
Paddy & Pat O'Brien

Pat and Paddy O'Brien from Wexford on lifelong commitment and the joy and fulfilment they have experienced through marriage.

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Madeleine Connolly
Madeleine Connolly

90-year-old Madeline Connolly, who has 14 children, 25 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, on how she believes that God made us all equal and how everyone should have the opportunity to get married.

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