Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) rights in Nepal have expanded in the 21st century, though much of Nepal's advancements on LGBT rights have come from the judiciary and not the legislature. [6][5] Same-sex sexual acts have been legal in Nepal since 2007 after a ruling by the Supreme Court of Nepal.

LGBT Rights in Nepal: homosexuality, gay marriage, gay adoption, serving in the military, sexual orientation discrimination protection, changing legal gender, donating blood, age of consent, and more.

Dec 3, 2023 · The future of LGBT rights in Nepal looks promising, as the country has made significant strides in recent years. In 2007, the Supreme Court ruled to legally recognize a third gender category, audit all laws that discriminate against LGBT people, and pave the way for same-sex marriage.

Aug 11, 2017 · In an email interview, Kyle Knight, a researcher with the LGBT Rights Program at Human Rights Watch, explains how LGBT activists in Nepal used a combination of tactics to overcome an archaic...

Sep 9, 2024 · On the one hand, Nepal’s constitution recognises LGBTQIA+ identities. Articles 12 and 18 mandate that “gender identity” be acknowledged on citizenship certificates, while Article 42 promises affirmative action and participation in government for sexual and gender minorities.

Being LGBT in Asia: Nepal Country Report provides an overview of LGBT rights in Nepal including the current challenges facing and opportunities available for LGBT organizations and individuals in the country.

Aug 14, 2022 · Jessica Stern, the United States special envoy to advance the human rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI+) persons, is in Nepal to take stock of the situation of the sexual and gender minorities in the country.

This report reviews the legal and social environment for LGBT1 people and organizations in Nepal alongside the discussions and findings from the Nepal National LGBTI2 Community Dialogue held in Kathmandu in April2014.

May 8, 2023 · Nepal has long been heralded as the beacon of inclusive and egalitarian laws and judgements, especially with regards to gender and sexual minorities, and the rights of its LGBTQ+ community.

Jun 11, 2024 · LGBT individuals experience social exclusion from their families and communities in Nepal. They are denied essential rights, like housing, education, employment, and healthcare.