Urgent letter to the President of Portugal
ILGA-Europe, TGEU and OII Europe urge President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to sign the historic law as adopted by the Portuguese parliament on 13 April.
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Posted: 27 April 2018
Two weeks ago, you remember we celebrated as Portugal voted to introduce self-determination and protection for intersex kids.
The reform provides everyone with one of the most basic fundamental rights, the right to be trusted to know who they are.
Now, there’s a risk that a presidential veto could derail the progress that LGBTI activists have worked for years to secure.
ILGA-Europe, TGEU, OII Europe, our partners and allies say in unison – don’t turn back the clock!
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We have written directly to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, read our joint letter in full here.
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The Portuguese LGBTI movement have also urged the president to sign this bill into law without delay - and make history.