Year
2022

Nepal: Self-Reported Discrimination Against Elderly LGBTQ+ People

36%
were denied treatment in a healthcare setting because of their sexual orientation or gender identity
27%
faced LGBTI-related workplace discrimination
24%
were physically harassed or assaulted by co-workers for being LGBTI
31%
experienced discrimination and violence from family and community members, friends, and government representatives
65%
did not feel physically and emotionally safe due to cumulative, lifelong experiences of discrimination
23%
have been evicted by a landlord or realtor because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression
25%
experienced disrespectful treatment and unfriendly verbal interactions from health and social service providers because of their gender identity and gender expression
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Impact on the Equality Index

Score67 / 100
Weight100 / 100
Time decay factor (2 years)0.75 (0.751)
Adjusted weight (after time decay)75 / 100

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