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In a first for the Asia-Pacific region, New Zealand legalized joint adoption by same-sex couples in 2013.
South Africa is the first and still only African country to have legalized joint adoption by same-sex couples, this in 2002.
Uruguay became the first country in Latin America to legalize joint adoption by same-sex couples, this in 2009.
Sweden became the first Scandinavian country to legalize joint adoption by same-sex couples, this in 2003.
Made up of the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, joint adoption by same-sex couples has been legal in the Caribbean Netherlands since 2012.
See also: All the countries where same-sex marriage is legal
Joint adoption by same-sex couples is legal in certain Mexican states and cities, such as: Mexico City (2010), Coahuila (2014), Campeche, Colima, Michoacán, Morelos, and Veracruz (2016), Chihuahua (2017), and more.
In 2001, the Netherlands became both the first European country and the first nation in the world to legalize joint adoption by same-sex couples.
Joint adoption by same-sex couples in Australia has been legal in all jurisdictions since 2018.
In a world where starting a family is often considered "the dream," many same-sex couples are looking to adopt and become parents. But can they? Well, the answer to that will depend on the country in question.
Fewer than one in five countries allow joint adoption by same-sex couples. Curious to know which those are? Find out in this new gallery.
These countries allow joint adoption by same-sex couples
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In a world where starting a family is often considered "the dream," many same-sex couples are looking to adopt and become parents. But can they? Well, the answer to that will depend on the country in question.
Fewer than one in five countries allow joint adoption by same-sex couples. Curious to know which those are? Find out in this new gallery.