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Portugal Moves to Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights Amid Protests

3/23/2026

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Portugal's parliament advanced three bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights, banning gender-affirming care for minors and requiring medical approval for adults to change gender markers.
Measures, backed by center-right coalition and far-right opposition, would restrict discussions of gender ideology in schools.
First reading passed 151 to 79, prompting protests and opposition from civil rights organizations.
Civil rights groups warn the changes could erode anti-discrimination protections and affect trans youth socially transitioning.

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Portugal's parliament advanced three bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights, banning gender-affirming care for minors and requiring medical approval for adults to change gender markers.
Measures, backed by center-right coalition and far-right opposition, would restrict discussions of gender ideology in schools.
First reading passed 151 to 79, prompting protests and opposition from civil rights organizations.
Civil rights groups warn the changes could erode anti-discrimination protections and affect trans youth socially transitioning.