GNCHR welcomes the passing, with a large majority, of the draft law on equality in civil marriage

The Greek National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR) welcomes the passing, with a large majority, by the Plenary of the Parliament, of the draft law on equality in civil marriage, as an important step for the respect of fundamental rights in Greece, the dignity and equality of citizens before the law. GNCHR will monitor the implementation of the law and consistently continue its efforts to ensure the equal treatment of all LGBTI+ persons and the effective prevention and combating of all gender based discrimination.