Referendums on same-sex marriage around the world.

 Referendums on same-sex marriage were previously rejected in Croatia and Slovenia. Here is a look at referendums on gay marriage around the world.

North America

• CANADA: A law authorising same-sex marriage and adoptions entered into force in July 2005.
• MEXICO: The country's federal capital has allowed same-sex marriage since 2009.

South America

• ARGENTINA: In July 2010, Argentina became the first Latin American country to legalise same-sex marriage. Homosexual couples can also adopt.
• BRAZIL: It has de facto authorised same-sex marriage since May 14, 2013, after the National Council of Justice ordered clerks to register all marriages pending the adoption of a law by parliament.

Europe

• THE NETHERLANDS: In April 2001, The Netherlands became the first country to allow gays and lesbians to marry in a civil ceremony and adopt children.
• BELGIUM: Same-sex marriage was made legal in June 2003, but some restrictions apply. Homosexual couples were allowed to adopt children in 2006.
• SPAIN: The country's socialist government made same-sex marriage legal in July 2005. Homosexual couples were also allowed to adopt, regardless of their marital status.
• SWEDEN: Same-sex couples were allowed to marry in Lutheran Church ceremonies in May 2009. Adoptions for all have been legal since 2003.

Ireland set for Referendum on May 22,2015