Authors of petition against gender identity law changes request audience with President of the Republic

Authors of a petition against changes to gender identity law requested an audience with the President of the Republic, sending a letter where they criticize what they classify as "the obsession of the government and right-wing parties with LGBT+ lives," accusing them of intending to "opine, legislate and decide about our lives." The petition arises in the context of a broader debate about legislation related to gender identity in Portugal.

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