Nepal's Supreme Court Grants Landmark Victory for LGBTQ+ Rights

LGBTQ+ rights activists and same-sex couples in Nepal are celebrating an interim order issued by the country's Supreme Court, allowing for the registration of same-sex marriages for the first time. The decision represents a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in Nepal, where changes have already been made to recognize a "third gender" and prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. The court has ordered the government to establish a separate register for same-sex marriages, and while the final decision is pending, couples are relieved and hopeful for permanent changes in the law.