Portugal
Pride Events
Events
- Porto Pride 2010
- Arraial Pride
- Porto Pride 2009 + LGBT Pride Parade
- LGBT Institute in Lisbon
- Porto Pride 2008 + LGBT Pride Parade
- Porto Pride 2008
- Porto Pride 2006
Articles and news
- Marriage equality in Portugal is secured (17/05/2010)
- Parliament of Portugal takes an important step towards marriage equality (08/01/2010)
- Call for action: murder of trans person in Portugal (27/02/2006)
International human rights documents:
Portugal has signed but not yet ratified Protocol No. 12 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Portugal was a signatory to the 2007 UN Declaration on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
Criminal law:
Consenting same-sex sexual acts are legal.
The age of consent is equal for all sexual acts.
Anti-discrimination:
Discrimination on the basis on sexual orientation is prohibited by the national Constitution.
Partnership recognition:
In Portugal same-sex couples are able to marry. It also provides registered cohabiting same-sex couples with a set of limited rights.
Parenting rights:
Neither joint nor second parent adoption is available to same-sex couples in Portugal.
Law on hate and violence:
Sexual orientation is included in the law on hate and violence, and is recognised as aggravating factor.
