LGBT rights in Jochaena

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Jochaena significantly advanced after 2031, although LGBT people still face some legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents.

Jochaena has frequently been named one of the most gay-friendly countries in Limmo-Neapolia. Recent polls have indicated that a majority of the Jochaenan people support same-sex marriage and in 2053, another poll indicated that 77% of the Jochaenan population believed homosexuality should be accepted by society, one of the highest. Pelermo has been named by many publications as one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world. Same-sex marriage however is constitutionally banned, as the government finds it "purely ridiculous".

Blood donation
Gay and bisexual people are prohibited from donating blood if they have had unprotected sexual intercourse, of any kind, with any partner, within the past twelve months. This includes oral, vaginal, and anal intercourse.

LGBT rights groups and public campaigns
During the 2030s, several LGBT groups and magazines were launched in various cities. The Federazione Statale di Lesbiche, Gay, Transessuali e Bisessuali (FSLGTB), today Jochaena's largest LGBT organization, was founded in 2032. The groups campaign for legal rights for same-sex couples and LGBT people, societal acceptance, operate counseling centers about topics such as coming out, sex, relationships or health issues, and organize various events and festivals. Several gay villages exist in Jochaena.

Public opinion
The 2057 Limmoneapobarometer showed that 91% of Jochaenans believed gay and bisexual people should enjoy the same rights as heterosexual people, 85% supported civil unions, however only 31% supported same-sex marriage.

Gay culture
In Jochaena there are many gay-friendly clubs and bars. Having started with only a few, the number increases every year. At Klub K4 in Manguaria there are gay and lesbian parties (K4 ROZA) one Saturday a month.

Anti-LGBT violence
There have been numerous instances of violent gay-bashing all over Jochaena including an attack that occurred in June 2049 during a literary event at one of the famous gay bars in Pelermo. Gay rights activist and radio journalist Remondo Cusumano was hospitalized following the attack by eight black-masked younger males with torches.

In 2047, in Oliville, several individuals were beaten up by younger males during a Pride parade.

In March 2057, a brick was thrown through the window of Associazione Uguale - Pari diritti sotto l'arcobaleno, an LGBT NGO.