Nepal’s LGBTQ+ Landscape: Legal Wins and Social Battles

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06/12/2024

The fight for LGBTQIAA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and more) rights has been an ongoing struggle for decades. Throughout history, individuals identifying as part of this community have faced discrimination, persecution, and societal exclusion. Many societies viewed non-heterosexual orientations as immoral, criminal, or mentally ill. This discrimination was codified in laws that criminalized same-sex relationships and practices. However, over time, significant changes in legal rules have gradually transformed the landscape of LGBTQ rights worldwide.

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