Entry #11944: Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Portugal

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RegionPortugal
IssueLegal recognition of non-binary gender
StatusNot legally recognized
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionEven though gender self-identification is possible in Portugal, non-binary identities are not yet legally recognized here.
Sourceshttps://www.pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=2926&tabela=leis&ficha=1&pagina=1&so_miolo= https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/terceiro-genero-em-portugal-nao-reconhecido-legalmente_a1411287
Reports (2)
  • All information is correct, just adding sources "younger people (gen z especially) recognize the non binaries in portugal, however it's still a sensitive topic to talk, especially for the elders with close minds"
  • Newer law has been passed


Revision History (2)

Revision by JordanB3047

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NoteEven though gender self-identification is possible in Portugal, non-binary identities are only issued in certain cases and are not legally considered to be an indication of a gender outside of the binary.Even though gender self-identification is possible in Portugal, non-binary identities are not yet legally recognized here.
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Even though gender self-identification is possible in Portugal, non-binary identities are only issued in certain cases and are not legally considered to be an indication of a gender outside of the binary. yet legally recognized here.

Revision by JordanB3047

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Value(REMOVED)Not legally recognized
Value SpecialAmbiguous(REMOVED)
NoteRecognized in some documents.Even though gender self-identification is possible in Portugal, non-binary identities are only issued in certain cases and are not legally considered to be an indication of a gender outside of the binary.
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Recognized in some documents. Even though gender self-identification is possible in Portugal, non-binary identities are only issued in certain cases and are not legally considered to be an indication of a gender outside of the binary.
Sourceshttps://www.parlamento.pt/ActividadeParlamentar/Paginas/DetalheIniciativa.aspx?BID=40397
https://debates.parlamento.pt/catalogo/r3/dar/s2a/13/01/086/2016-05-25/37?pgs=37-45&org=PLC
https://www.pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=2926&tabela=leis&ficha=1&pagina=1&so_miolo=
https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/terceiro-genero-em-portugal-nao-reconhecido-legalmente_a1411287
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https://www.parlamento.pt/ActividadeParlamentar/Paginas/DetalheIniciativa.aspx?BID=40397 https://debates.parlamento.pt/catalogo/r3/dar/s2a/13/01/086/2016-05-25/37?pgs=37-45&org=PLC https://www.pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?nid=2926&tabela=leis&ficha=1&pagina=1&so_miolo= https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/terceiro-genero-em-portugal-nao-reconhecido-legalmente_a1411287

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