Cubans vote on Family Code that ‘protects human dignity’
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The Cuban people will vote in a Sept. 25 referendum on a new Family Code, which, if approved, would expand women’s and LGBT+ rights, as well as the concept of the nuclear family. Cubans living outside the country voted on Sept. 18. The new Code would legalize same-sex marriage, allow same-sex

The new Code would legalize same-sex marriage, allow same-sex couples to adopt children, promote equal sharing of domestic responsibilities and extend labor rights (including pay) for those who care full-time for children, the elderly and people with disabilities. It would further confirm the right to free abortion, paid family leave and assisted and surrogate pregnancies (but not for profit), and it would fight gender-based violence and expand the rights of children and grandparents.

  • ButtigiegMineralMap
    14•2 years ago

    Fun Fact: Cuba has the 2nd highest percentage of female congress members at around 53%. Only behind Rwanda who has 61% (wow). To play devil’s advocate, Cuba’s number is the most indicative of accurate representation, with Cuba having 5.7 million women and 5.6 million men(unfortunately I couldn’t find NB information, that number is likely to rise after this legislation… yay)