2023 Nepal Pride parade, coinciding with Gai Jatra, celebrated legal recognition of same-sex marriages and progress in LGBTQ+ rights.

Nepal's annual Pride parade in Kathmandu gathered hundreds of LGBTQ+ individuals and supporters, marking the first Pride parade since the country legally recognized same-sex marriages in November 2023, following a Supreme Court order. The event coincided with the Gai Jatra festival, a traditional celebration that has long involved sexual minorities in its colorful parades. Since the 2007 court decision, Nepal has made significant progress in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, including allowing individuals to choose "third gender" on official documents and incorporating anti-discrimination protections for sexual orientation in its 2015 constitution.

August 20, 2024
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