Nepal Makes History with First Legally Recognized Same-Sex Marriage

Nepal has registered its first same-sex marriage, marking a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights in the country. The marriage between a transgender woman and a cisgender man was formally registered in a village in the Lumjung district. The Supreme Court had issued an interim order earlier this year allowing same-sex couples to register their marriages. Activists have hailed this development as a victory for sexual and gender minorities, as it paves the way for equal rights and recognition of their marriages. Nepal joins Taiwan as the only Asian countries to legalize same-sex marriage.