Tag Archives: LGBT

Lesbians “allowed”; courts to decide where women live

This journalist has decided to label a court allowing two women to live together as a “liberal judgement” and completely ignoring the illiberality of a court even admitting a case which is formed on the basis that women’s living arrangements … Continue reading

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Gov still can’t enact Supreme Court’s LGBT citizenship ruling

This is dragging on now. Is it one of the world’s most progressive countries, or is it not. Please someone make their mind up! Hundreds march in Nepal in support of gay rights Gays, lesbians, transgender people and their supporters … Continue reading

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Short history of LGBT in Nepal

Very interesting study of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transvestites in Nepal and India. I’ve pulled the table to the top as its an excellent timeline. India Nepal 2005   Category E (for eunuch) introduced in categorization of sex, on online … Continue reading

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Update on third gender

Another interesting update from Fulbright Scholar Kyle Knight. Nepal’s Third Gender and the Recognition of Gender Identity On Dec. 27, 2007, the Supreme Court of Nepal issued a decision that has been called “arguably the single most comprehensive judgment affirming protections for gender identity … Continue reading

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First ‘gender inclusive’ bathroom

Nepal continues to lead the world in third gender developments… Nepal Flushes Out Genderism “I feel safe now,” says Om, a 24-year-old who identifies as third-gender, as he walks across Bageshwori Park in Nepalgunj to buy coconut milk. “I used … Continue reading

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