In May, 2015 Ireland became the first country in the world to vote on same-sex marriage in a national referendum. But as Ireland moves towards greater equality, many other countries are moving in the opposite direction. Here is a snapshot of gay rights around the globe.

Ireland wakes up to marriage equality - early counts suggest that there has been a landslide victory for the Yes campaign in the fight for gay marriage. A significant No vote was also mobilised. The gay community was out celebrating the landslide announcement.

Gay rights, including marriage, have become increasingly relevant with countries stepping up to legalize same-sex marriage. So where is same-sex marriage legal?

Opposing views on Marriage Equality between President Barack Obama and the Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

American Idol and current number one Billboard artist Adam Lambert tells us why Jay-Z's gay marriage endorsement means so much.

Australian Senator Dean Smith choked up as he introduced the marriage equality bill into parliament, initiating debate on the issue, which this week Australians approved in a nationwide postal vote.

Pennsylvania's ban on gay marriage was overturned Tuesday by a federal judge in a decision that makes same-sex marriage legal throughout the Northeast. (May 20)

Chicago Tribune social media editor Scott Kleinberg explains why people are changing their Facebook photo in support of gay marriage.

Speaking at a BeLonG To event as part of the #BeLonGToYES coalition Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese outlines in detail why she as a mother and a constitutional & canon lawyer is voting YES to Marriage Equality on Friday May 22nd and is bringing her family with her.

A young man's dream to marry his heartthrob materializes as gay marriage becomes legal. A marriage-equality themed parody to the lyrics of Finland's Eurovision Song Contest entry, "Marry me" by Krista Siegfrids