Two women circumvent French ban on same-sex marriage to say "I do"

[Shana A]

Two women circumvent French ban on same-sex marriage to say "I do"

Sep 13, 2011, 16:34 GMT

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1662741.php/Two-women-circumvent-French-ban-on-same-sex-marriage-to-say-I-do

Paris - Two women were legally married over the weekend in France, despite gay marriage being banned in the country, an organization that campaigns for gay rights announced Tuesday.

The French chapter of IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia) announced that its vice president, Sophie Lichten, and her partner, Sarah, said 'I do' in a civil ceremony in the town of Montreuil, near Paris, on Saturday.

The marriage was possible because the French state considers, Lichten, who is transsexual, to be a man, Comite IDAHO explained in a statement.