Historic Milestone: Nepal's First Same-Sex Marriage Officially Registered

A gay couple in Nepal has become the first in the country to officially register their same-sex marriage, making Nepal one of the first Asian nations to allow same-sex marriage. After years of struggle and legal battles, Surendra Pandey and Maya Gurung, along with LGBTQ+ rights activist Sunil Babu Pant, successfully registered their marriage at a local administration office. Nepal has made significant progress in LGBTQ+ rights, including recognizing a "third gender" option on official documents and prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.