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

Published On: June 12, 2024 08:50 AM NPT By: Aastha Pokhrel

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.