"The proposals would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth, require adults to obtain permission from a medical team before changing their name or sex marker on civil documents, and limit discussion of 'gender ideology' in schools for under 18s."
"Critics of the measures say they echo recent policies seen in the United States targeting trans people, signaling a major political shift in the country."
"LGBTQ+ organisations, including ILGA-Europe and TGEU, have warned that the proposals represent a 'serious attack' on the rights, dignity, and safety of trans people."
"Protests have already taken place outside the Assembleia da República in Lisbon, where activists read a manifesto declaring the vote as part of a broader erosion of civil rights."
Portugal's parliament voted to advance three bills that would roll back transgender rights, including banning gender-affirming care for trans youth and requiring medical permission for adults to change their name or sex marker. The proposals limit discussions of 'gender ideology' in schools for those under 18. Critics argue these measures mirror recent U.S. policies targeting trans individuals. If enacted, they would dismantle key protections established in 2018, prompting protests and warnings from LGBTQ+ organizations about the erosion of civil rights in Portugal.
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