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February 1, 2013
Human Rights Watch criticizes Malaysia in annual report

Malaysia is 'backsliding on rights' says international human rights watchdog

Human Rights Watch has criticized Malaysia in its annual report published today.

'The Malaysian government’s promised human rights agenda fell far short in practice in 2012,' said Asia deputy director Phil Robertson.

'As elections approach, the government will need to demonstrate its willingness to uphold the rights of all citizens, whatever their political views.'

December 24, 2012
Dutch minister slams Pope for gay hate Christmas message

Netherlands foreign affairs minister Frans Timmermans blasts head of the Catholic Church for gay marriage attack

Dutch foreign affairs minister Frans Timmermans has slammed the Pope for attacking gays in his annual Christmas message.

The head of the Catholic Church is calling on faith groups to unite against same-sex marriage, saying the legislation which is being passed around the world is a threat to the survival of the human race.

However, Netherlands foreign affairs minister Frans Timmermans has blasted Pope Benedict XVI over his continuing homophobia.

December 8, 2012
First gay marriage ceremony held in Dutch Caribbean

A young gay couple have tied the knot in the island nation of Saba after the Netherlands passed a marriage equality law

A gay couple has reportedly become the first to have a same-sex marriage in the Dutch Caribbean this week.

Cedeno Xiomar Gonzalez, 26, and Israel Ernesto Ruiz Pinto, 27, tied the knot on the tiny volcanic island of Saba – an overseas nation of the Netherlands.

Officiator Julietta Woods presided over the wedding, and noted there will need to be some protocol adjustments in the script, the Daily Herald reports.

November 19, 2012
Dutch gay marriage campaigner visits New Zealand

Former Dutch MP Borris Dittrich, who brought marriage equality to the Netherlands in 2001, visits New Zealand to see the path of same-sex marriage legislation there

A former MP who helped the Netherlands to become the first country in the world to allow gay people to marry in 2001 is visiting New Zealand to witness the passage of same-sex marriage legislation through parliament there.