EILE Magazine – November 2014 (Vol.2, Issue 6)

Page 47

Photo: Poul Laursen / LGBT Danmark

Princess Mary of Denmark with Copenhagen Mayor, Frank Jensen

laws - granting some or full and equal rights to more than one billion citizens in countries, states and districts all over the world, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Birgitte & Lenette

The exhibition was opened by Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Søren Laursen, Chair Person of LGBT Denmark, and Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Frank Jensen, who, 25 years ago, as a member of the Danish Parliament and later Minister of Justice, voted yes to the partnership law. Among the guests at the reception were couples celebrating their own silveranniversary on that day or in the near future, as well as representatives from civil rights organisations and movements.” As Heers concludes:

Fadil & Henri

“It was not the end of the world when the first same-sex couples were lawfully married 25 years ago. Life goes on. For better, for worse – and for all.” Lenna & Malene Kasper & Kaj EILE Magazine 47


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