International LGBT+ Rights Index
Greetings to all nations of the world. The Drongonian Government, partnered with several NGOs and private research institutes, has compiled a questionnaire which seeks to establish the rights and freedoms afforded to people of gender, sexual, and romantic minority by a nation's Government and society within any given country. We invite all heads of state (or their representatives) to take part in the survey and provide both us and the rest of the world with valuable feedback regarding who we should trade, ally and have diplomatic relations with. The International LGBT+ Rights Index (ILRI) is designed to be the ultimate LGBT+ rights assessment tool, addressing shortcomings of other indices developed in the past, as well as being the most thorough to date.
Contributors
Thank you to (in no particular order) Nacrad, Riviere Renard, Vivolkha, Gandoor, Thermodolia, Sky Citadel, Rhodevus, and Rho Ophiuchi - among others, for helping to shape the index as it stands today.
PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING
The questions in this survey are best suited for nations with a "Modern Technology" standard. We classify this standard by any nation having their current timeline as between 2000 - 2030, with technology levels advanced up to 25 years above the current real-world standards. If your nation falls outside of these bounds, you are more than welcome to participate - however, your results may be inaccurate.
We would also like to inform you that this survey is intended for human nations only. We apologise for this but it is nigh on impossible to make an inclusive index for vary gender and sexual identities of different species.
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT GUARANTEE FAST PROCESSING OF YOUR SUBMISSIONS. PLEASE BE PATIENT.
Index Outline
The questions nations are asked to answer are listed in the codebox below. Please note, you are free to refrain from answering as many questions as you'd like, but each question you answer reduces the likelihood of an accurate score being given to your nation. If you do not wish to answer a question, simply leave it blank.
Index Scoring System
Nations are given a score which ranges from 0 - 100, with zero granting the least rights and freedoms for LGBT+ people and 100 being a perfect score, indicating the highest possible levels of freedom, rights and acceptance accounted for. Please note that the scale below is wide and variable. For example, a nation which scores 69.9 is a far better place for LGBT+ people to live than a nation with a score of 50, but they share a bracket and therefore a classification.
Transformative (85 - 100)
Real world examples: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Canada, Spain, New Zealand
Nations scoring in this range are usually very highly developed and free nations in which their LGBT+ citizens enjoy the world's highest tier of freedoms, rights, and societal acceptance. Same-sex marriage is legalised, LGBT+ representation is common in the media, and the right to transition is understood and respected by the Government and the majority of its people. Pride is celebrated free from widespread discrimination or legal recourse.
Supportive (70 - 84.9)
Real world examples: United Kingdom, Uruguay, Germany, Netherlands
Nations scoring in this range can be considered mostly good places for LGBT+ people to live, although they may not feature all of the freedoms found in the above category. Common examples of this may be restrictions regarding ease of access for hormone therapy, restrictions on same-sex adoption or the nation having a non-insignificant part of society holding onto negative stereotypes and/or attitudes about LGBT+ people.
Indifferent (50 - 69.9)
Real world examples: United States, Australia, Argentina, Israel
Nations scoring in this range can be considered free to a point. The populace and the Government don't necessarily try to stop LGBT+ people living their lives, but there is very little if any Governmental support for their freedoms. Governments and societies-at-large in these nations are also more likely to be fairly conservative and less accepting of those different to them.
Prohibitive (20 - 49.9)
Real world examples: Pakistan, China, South Africa, Russia, Poland
LGBT+ people within nations scoring in this range are simply not free. Citizens may not be allowed to outwardly present as their preferred sexuality or gender, and may have to hide same-sex or otherwise different relationships for fear of Governmental or societal reprisal.
Oppressive (0 - 19.9)
Real world examples: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Libya
LGBT+ people living in nations within this bracket are likely the victims of constant physical and verbal harrassment and attacks from members of the public and the Government at large. Prominent LGBT+ figures are likely disappeared either by the Government or by private citizens while the Police look the other way.
The Questionnaire
Please fill out the questions below and return them via a reply. Thank you in advance to all nations deciding to participate.
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[b]Your nation's name as you'd like it to appear on the index (usually [u]does not[/u] include pretitle)[/b]
[b]Your nation's current year[/b]
[b]Your nation's IC population[/b]
[b]Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored?[/b]
[b]Please confirm your nation is primarily inhabited by humans.[/b]
[size=75][i][b]You may request a breakdown of your score via TG once it is processed. Note that any requests for breakdowns or additional information are only processed when the queue of submissions is empty.[/i][/b][/size]
[u]Section One - Legally Enforcable Rights[/u]
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1/ [b]Are your nation's citizens permitted to marry or form civil unions with those of the same sex?[/b]
2/ [b]Are persons in same-sex relationships permitted to adopt or otherwise raise children?[/b]
3/ [b]Are your nation's LGBT+ citizens protected by hate speech and general anti-discrimination legislation?[/b]
4/ [b]Do your nation's citizens have the right to withhold goods and/or services from LGBT+ people?[/b]
5/ [b]Do citizens who are gender transitioning have the right to alter their legal name(s) and documents? If so, how difficult is this process?[/b]
6/ [b]Are there large national and/or regional pro-LGBT+ groups within your nation?[/b]
7/ [b]If yes, do these groups and the individuals associated with them have the right to free assembly and/or public protest?[/b]
8/ [b]Do your nation's LGBT+ individuals and groups have the right to free speech both in person and online?[/b]
9/ [b]Are your nation's LGBT+ citizens protected from discrimination in the workplace, during education, and while using public services?[/b]
10/ [b]Are your nation's trans citizens specifically banned from participating in sporting activities based on their preferred gender identity?[/b]
[u]Section Two - Government Stances on LGBT+ Issues[/u]
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1/ [b]Are LGBT+ topics covered in your nation's education system? Please give details.[/b]
2/ [b]Are LGBT+ voices taken into account when legislation is being developed and debated within your nation's legal system?[/b]
3/ [b]Does your nation take refugees from other countries who are persecuted on the basis of their sexual or gender identity?[/b]
4/ [b]Does your nation's armed forces (or equivalent) allow LGBT+ people entry?[/b]
5/ [b]If yes, are they permitted to be open about their gender or sexual identity?[/b]
6/ [b]Does your government recognise "X" or an equivalent non-binary gender identity on official documentation?[/b]
7/ [b]Does your nation's legal system recognise the [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_panic_defense]"trans panic" and/or "gay panic"[/url] defence(s) as valid?[/b]
8/ [b]Does your government allow pride flags to be flown alongside the national flag at official events and ceremonies?[/b]
9/ [b]Does your government allow discussion and debate of LGBT+ issues within its legislature?[/b]
10/ [b]Does your government recognise LGBT+ charities as valid and allow tax-deductible donations?[/b]
[u]Section Three - Healthcare:[/u]
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1/ [b]Do your nation's LGBT+ citizens have access to specialist sexual health services?[/b]
2/ [b](If applicable) Which aspects of gender transition are covered by your nation's healthcare system?[/b]
3/ [b]Do your nation's trans citizens have access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or sexual reassignment surgery (SRS)?[/b]
4/ [b]Are your nation's trans citizens required to go through "[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real-life_experience_(transgender)]real life experience[/url]" (RLE) before having access to treatment?[/b]
5/ [b]Are your nation's citizens permitted to import their own medication for the purposes of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?[/b]
6/ [b]What your nation's age of majority when making decisions regarding HRT and SRS?[/b]
7/ [b]Do your nation's trans citizens have access to puberty blockers? If so, from what age are they available?[/b]
8/ [b]Is pre and post-transition physical and mental healthcare available to your nation's trans citizens?[/b]
9/ [b]Do your nation's trans citizens have access to [url=https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/gender-affirmation-nonsurgical-services]other gender-affirming healthcare and resources[/url]?[/b]
10/ [b]Are medical professionals or teaching staff required to "out" LGBT youth to their parents if they are below the age of majority?[/b]
[u]Section Four - Societal Attitudes[/u]
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1/ [b]What percentage of your nation's citizens support same-sex marriage?[/b]
2/ [b]What percentage of your nation's citizens support same-sex adoption?[/b]
3/ [b]What percentage of your nation's citizens support peoples' right to transition?[/b]
4/ [b]Is there a taboo or stigma surrounding the discussion of LGBT+ issues in your nation?[/b]
5/ [b]Are LGBT+ citizens in your nation commonly subjected to discrimination online and/or in person?[/b]
6/ [b]If pride parades or similar occur in your nation, are they met with counter-marches or other resistance?[/b]
7/ [b]If applicable to your dialect(s), are your nation's citizens generally accepting of someone's pronouns when they transition?[/b]
8/ [b]Are the major religious groups within your nation generally accepting of LGBT+ people and their lifestyles?[/b]
9/ [b]How prevalent are gender-neutral bathrooms/restrooms in your nation?[/b]
10/ [b]What are the opinions on LGBT+ issues from your nation's academia?[/b]
[u]Section Five - Media and Political Representation[/u]
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1/ [b]Are there prominent pro-LGBT+ media figures in your nation's news and entertainment sphere? If so, how popular are they?[/b]
2/ [b]Are there prominent anti-LGBT+ media figures in your nation's news and entertainment sphere? If so, how popular are they?[/b]
3/ [b]Are there prominent LGBT+ role models for young people displayed in your nation's media?[/b]
4/ [b]Are LGBT+ people able to see relatable characters in your nation's prominent works of fiction?[/b]
5/ [b]Does support for LGBT+ people vary greatly depending on the region/state you live in? Do laws differ greatly?[/b]
6/ [b]Do explicitly pro-LGBT+ parties exist in your nation's political sphere? If so, what support do they have?[/b]
7/ [b]Do explicitly anti-LGBT+ parties exist in your nation's political sphere? If so, what support do they have?[/b]
8/ [b]Are there prominent politicians or public servants who are openly LGBT+?[/b]
9/ [b]Are there prominent pro-LGBT+ voices within your nation's ruling party?[/b]
10/ [b]Are LGBT+ people permitted to run for election or your nation's equivalent political process? Are they permitted to lead the nation?[/b]
[u](OPTIONAL) - More information[/u]
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[b]What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)[/b]
[b]How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?[/b]
[b]What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?[/b]
[b]What type of Government does your country have?[/b]
[b]What percentage of the population is estimated to be LGBT+?[/b]
[b](OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?[/b]
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