This Saturday, Curaçao will make history as two women become the first same-sex couple to marry in the country. This landmark wedding follows a Supreme Court ruling on July 12 that legalized same-sex marriages in both Aruba and Curaçao.
The ruling has sparked a wave of engagement announcements, with at least eight other couples in Curaçao planning their weddings. In Aruba, however, the process will take a bit longer due to scheduling issues at the registry office, with ceremonies expected to begin in October.
The Supreme Court’s decision, which upheld a 2022 ruling by the Joint Court of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint-Maarten, Bonaire, Sint-Eustatius, and Saba, has been met with mixed reactions. In Aruba, opposition from religious groups remains strong, though activist Egmar Irausquin notes a gradual decline in negativity.
In Curaçao, Janice Tjon Sien Kie from the Human Rights Caribbean Foundation reports a similarly mixed reception. Despite some resistance, efforts to promote queer acceptance and educate the public continue to move forward.
While challenges remain, including a company’s refusal to engrave champagne glasses for the wedding, the upcoming marriage marks a significant step towards greater equality and acceptance in the Caribbean.
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