Homosexuality in Nepal

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Geographical location of the country of Nepal

Homosexuality is legal in Nepal , protection against discrimination and the right to same-sex marriage are to be included in the future constitution of the country.

legality

Homosexual acts have been legal in Nepal since 2007. In November 2008, the highest court in Nepal ruled that sexual orientation discrimination is prohibited. The protection of sexual orientation is guaranteed in the new constitution of Nepal.

Recognition of same-sex couples

In Nepal, legal recognition of same-sex marriages has been in preparation since 2008. At that time, a transitional constitution was in effect there, which should apply until May 30, 2012 after various deadline extensions. With the approval of the majority of the Nepalese parties, the relevant legislation is to be included in the new constitution to be adopted. The adoption of the constitution in Nepal failed in 2012. In autumn 2013, new elections for a constituent parliament were scheduled.

Third gender

As part of the LGBT spectrum there are in Nepal as Meti or in regions other than Kothi designating third sex : Persons with female gender identity , but where the sex "at birth male has been assigned". These trans women in Nepal have had the right to their own gender entry in official documents since 2007 (apart from male / female), but are often only viewed as transvestites by the population .

Social situation

There is a small gay community in the capital Kathmandu . The Blue Diamond Society organization campaigns for the rights of homosexual people in the country. The government is promoting homosexual tourists internationally.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Message: Nepal court rules on gay rights. In: News.BBC.co.uk . December 21, 2007, accessed January 22, 2020.
  2. ^ Message: Nepal Supreme Court orders full LGBT rights. ( Memento from February 5, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) In: 365gay.com. November 19, 2008, accessed January 22, 2020.
  3. ^ Message: Nepal charter to grant gay rights. ( Memento of January 23, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) In: Hindustan Times . January 19, 2010, accessed January 22, 2020.
  4. ↑ a b Dean Nelson: Nepal “to stage gay weddings on Everest”. In: Telegraph.co.uk . January 19, 2010, accessed January 22, 2020.
  5. ↑ Dhruba Adhikary: Another last chance for Nepal's constitution. ( Memento from April 2, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) In: Asia Times Online . December 1, 2011, accessed January 22, 2020.
  6. ^ Prashant Jha: Last extension to write Constitution in Nepal. In: The Hindu . November 29, 2011, accessed January 22, 2020.
  7. ↑ Binaj Gurubacharya: Nepal Gay Rights Rally Draws Hundreds. ( January 6, 2012 memento on the Internet Archive ) In: Huffington Post . August 14, 2011, accessed January 22, 2020.
  8. ^ Message: Nepal charter to grant gay rights. ( Memento of January 23, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) In: Hindustan Times. January 19, 2010, accessed January 22, 2020.
  9. ↑ Andrea Spalinger: A stuttering success story. In: NZZ.ch . July 25, 2013, accessed January 22, 2020.
  10. ^ Announcement: Nepal: Citizenship “Transgendered” ID Issued for Nepali Meti. In: ukGayNews.org.uk. February 3, 2007, accessed January 22, 2020.
  11. ↑ Michael Bochenek, Kyle Knight: Establishing a Third Gender Category in Nepal: Process and Prognosis. In: Emory International Law Review . Volume 26, No. 1, 2012 (English; online at emory.edu).
  12. ↑ Angel L. Martinez Cantera: Nepal's “third gender”. In: AlJazeera.com . March 12, 2014, accessed January 22, 2020.
  13. ↑ Blue Diamond Society: Official website (English).
  14. ↑ Message: Nepal to Use Gays for Tourism. In: The Advocate . October 23, 2009, accessed on January 22, 2020.