LGBT rights in Nouvelle Alexandrie
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights in Nouvelle Alexandrie are established through constitutional protections in the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, federal legislation, and judicial interpretation. The Federation's approach to LGBT rights reflects a synthesis of two distinct traditions: secular rights-based frameworks inherited from Alduria and the former Alexandrian Empire, and spiritual-cultural recognition rooted in Wechua cosmology and the Faith of Inti.
Legal protections for LGBT individuals have existed in various forms since before the Federation's establishment in 1685 AN, with both Alduria and the Wechua Nation maintaining relatively progressive approaches during their periods as independent nations. The Proclamation of Punta Santiago enshrined equality before the law for all citizens, and subsequent legislation has extended explicit protections covering sexual orientation and gender identity. A 1702 AN administrative regulation formally recognized a third gender category on official documents, making Nouvelle Alexandrie among the first nations on Micras to do so.
Public opinion surveys conducted by the Institute of Public Opinion consistently show broad acceptance of LGBT individuals, with approval ratings for same-sex marriage exceeding 70% in most regions as of 1744 AN. However, attitudes vary across the Federation's diverse population, and socially conservative constituencies remain active in political discourse.
Historical development
The legal and cultural foundations for LGBT rights in Nouvelle Alexandrie predate the Federation's establishment. Both founding nations, Alduria and the Wechua Nation, developed their own approaches to sexual orientation and gender identity, which later merged into the federal framework.
In Alduria, progressive attitudes emerged from the Alexandrian intellectual tradition, which emphasized individual rights, personal autonomy, and secular governance. Alexandrian legal philosophy, influenced by Enlightenment-era thinking, generally treated matters of private conduct as beyond the legitimate scope of state regulation. This tradition persisted among Alexandrian diaspora communities following the Great Scattering and shaped Aldurian law after independence.
The Wechua Nation approached gender and sexuality through a different framework rooted in cosmology rather than individual rights. The Wechua concept of yanantin, which holds that existence comprises complementary dualities in dynamic balance, extended to understanding of gender. Traditional Wechua society recognized chawpi runakuna ("people of the center") as individuals whose gender identity existed between or outside the male-female binary. Rather than mere tolerance, this recognition carried spiritual significance, as chawpi runakuna were understood to embody tinkuy, the sacred convergence of complementary opposites.
Federation period (1685-present)
The Proclamation of Punta Santiago in 1685 AN established constitutional equality for all citizens without explicit enumeration of protected categories. Early federal jurisprudence interpreted these provisions broadly, and by the 1690 ANs, courts had begun applying equality protections to cases involving sexual orientation.
A significant development came in 1702 AN, when the federal government issued administrative regulations permitting citizens to identify as male, female, or a third category on official documents. This regulation reflected input from both secular civil rights advocates, who framed the matter in terms of individual autonomy, and Wechua cultural organizations, who emphasized traditional recognition of chawpi runakuna. The Wechua term chawpi runa was recognized alongside the Alexandrian troisieme genre and Martino tercer genero as equivalent designations.
Subsequent legislation formalized and expanded these protections. Anti-discrimination laws explicitly covering sexual orientation and gender identity were enacted through amendments to federal civil rights statutes during the 1710 ANs. Hate crime enhancements for offenses motivated by anti-LGBT bias followed in 1718 AN.
Delgado premiership
A landmark moment in the nation's political history came with the election of Julio Delgado as President of the Government following the 1703 general election. A member of the Social Democratic and Liberal Alliance, Delgado became the first openly gay Premier in the Federation's history. His election demonstrated the degree to which LGBT acceptance had become mainstream in New Alexandrian politics.
Under Delgado's government, several administrative reforms streamlined procedures for legal gender changes and expanded funding for LGBT-focused health services. However, his premiership was cut short by health issues, and he resigned in 1706 AN, succeeded by caretakers Itziar Franco and Jose Miguel Martin until the 1708 AN election.
Religious perspectives
Faith of Inti
The Faith of Inti, the second largest religion in Nouvelle Alexandrie and the traditional faith of the Wechua people, has historically recognized gender diversity as consistent with Wechua cosmological principles.
The foundational concept is yanantin, which holds that all existence comprises complementary pairs in dynamic balance. Unlike dualistic systems that frame opposites as conflicting, yanantin posits that apparent opposites are mutually necessary. This principle extends to gender: qhari (man) and warmi (woman) are complementary categories whose union creates balance. However, Wechua tradition has long recognized that some individuals exist between these categories.
These chawpi runakuna are understood not as anomalies but as embodiments of tinkuy, the sacred meeting point between complementary opposites. Just as certain geographic locations serve as bridges between cosmic realms, chawpi runakuna are seen as bridges between gendered states of being. Within this framework, gender-diverse individuals have historically held specific spiritual and social roles.
The quariwarmi were ritual specialists whose gender expression enabled them to mediate between complementary forces in ceremonial contexts. Similar roles existed among certain categories of paqo (ritual specialists) focused on divination and communication with apu (mountain spirits). These traditions positioned gender diversity as a distinct spiritual category with recognized functions rather than as deviation from a norm.
Contemporary practice within the Faith of Inti generally maintains acceptance of gender diversity, though attitudes vary among different priestly lineages and regional traditions. Communities where Intic practice has blended with Nazarene elements show more varied approaches. The High Priest of the Sun has not issued formal doctrinal statements on the matter, leaving interpretation to local practice and individual conscience.
Melusinian Faith
The Melusinian Faith, professed by many Caputians and the third largest religion in the Federation, maintains explicit theological affirmation of LGBT individuals through its Doctrine of Divine Fluidity.
This doctrine, rooted in the pansexuality attributed to the Goddess Melusine, recognizes divine presence in all forms of love and relationship. The faith teaches that love in its diverse expressions constitutes a direct manifestation of Melusine's blessing. The polytheistic nature of Melusinianism further supports recognition of multiple gender expressions, reasoning that just as there are multiple deities, there can be multiple expressions of gender, all understood as divine manifestations of self.
The Melusinian Faith includes specific liturgical provisions for LGBT adherents. The "Rite of Authentic Being" may be performed to bless individuals who come out or who undergo gender transition. This sacrament affirms the individual's authentic self in the eyes of Melusine and the faith community.
Nazarene traditions
The Autocephalous Nazarene Church of Alexandria, the largest religious denomination in Nouvelle Alexandrie, encompasses a range of perspectives on LGBT issues. Progressive congregations, particularly in urban areas and regions with strong Aldurian heritage, have developed affirming ministries and in some cases perform blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples. Conservative parishes, more common in certain rural areas and among traditionalist communities, maintain more restrictive positions. The Church hierarchy has generally avoided issuing definitive statements that would bind the entire communion, leaving the matter to local episcopal authority.
Other Nazarene bodies in the Federation, including various independent churches and mission congregations, hold positions ranging from full affirmation to traditional restriction.
Other traditions
Zurvanism, practiced primarily among Babkhi communities in Alduria, and the Ladino religion maintain their own distinct teachings on sexuality and gender, which vary among different schools and communities.
The Yukiyu Atabey faith of the Wakara people in Boriquen has its own traditional understandings of gender, though these have been less extensively documented than Wechua traditions.
Regional variation
Attitudes toward LGBT individuals vary across the Federation's diverse regions, reflecting differences in religious composition, cultural heritage, and urban-rural dynamics.
The Federal Capital District, Valencia, and urban areas of Alduria generally show the highest levels of acceptance, consistent with their cosmopolitan populations and strong Alexandrian cultural influence. The Wechua Nation heartland maintains acceptance grounded in traditional chawpi runa recognition, though this framework differs conceptually from secular rights-based approaches. Santander and the Isles of Caputia, with their Melusinian influences, also show high acceptance levels.
More conservative attitudes are found in some rural areas, particularly in regions where traditionalist Nazarene congregations predominate. The newer territories of North Lyrica, South Lyrica, and New Luthoria, incorporated into the Federation in 1687 AN, show varied attitudes reflecting their diverse settlement histories.
Boriquen, incorporated in 1719 AN, presents a distinct pattern. The Wakara people have their own traditional understandings of gender diversity, which are being documented and preserved alongside the region's broader cultural heritage under initiatives such as the Plan de Hato Rey.
Advocacy organizations
The largest pro-LGBT advocacy organization in the country is the National Front for Queer Liberation (NFQL), one of the largest national charities in Nouvelle Alexandrie. The NFQL engages in political advocacy, policy development, community outreach, and educational initiatives. Its influence extends beyond Nouvelle Alexandrie to allied nations including Natopia and Constancia.
The Wechua Cultural Renaissance Movement, while focused broadly on Wechua cultural preservation, works to document and maintain knowledge of traditional chawpi runa roles and to support contemporary chawpi runakuna in connecting with their cultural heritage. This organization represents a distinct approach to LGBT advocacy grounded in cultural preservation rather than rights-based activism.
Secular organizations and cultural preservation groups generally collaborate, though they occasionally differ on framing and priorities. Rights-based organizations tend to emphasize legal protections and anti-discrimination measures, while cultural organizations focus on recognition of traditional categories and spiritual roles.
Conservative opposition is organized primarily through religious bodies and affiliated organizations. The Women's Guild of New Alexandria, affiliated with the Federal Humanist Party, has historically taken traditionalist positions on family structure, though the party itself has generally avoided making LGBT issues central to its platform.
Current legal status
| Issue | Status | Notes |
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal | 
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Legal since before Federation |
| Equal age of consent |
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16 |
| Non-conforming gender expression legal |
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| Anti-discrimination laws in employment |
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Protected under the Proclamation of Punta Santiago and federal civil rights legislation |
| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services |
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Protected under the Proclamation of Punta Santiago and federal civil rights legislation |
| Conversion therapy illegal |
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Banned under legislation covering pseudoscientific practices in health care |
| Hate crimes laws covering sexual orientation and gender identity |
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Enacted 1718 AN |
| Recognition of same-sex couples |
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| Same-sex civil unions |
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| Same-sex marriage |
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| Gay pride activities protected |
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Protected under constitutional rights of expression and assembly |
| Joint and step-child adoption by same-sex couples |
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| LGBTQ people allowed to serve openly in the military |
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| Access to IVF for lesbians |
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| MSMs allowed to donate blood |
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| Right to change legal gender |
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Administrative process established 1702 AN |
| Third gender option on official documents |
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Recognized since 1702 AN; uses chawpi runa (Wechua), troisieme genre (Alexandrian), tercer genero (Martino) |
| Gender confirming surgery legal |
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| Surrogacy legal |
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