LGBT rights in Nepal

'''LGBT rights in Nepal is recognized in its constitution as 'gender and sexual minorities'. ''' Nepal also has recognition of gender and sexual diversity beyond LGBT, which also encompasses intersex, asexual, pansexual, non-binary and third gender folks.

Criminal Law
Criminalization of homosexuality was abolished after the end of monarchy.

Waves
The LGBT movement in Nepal comprises of two waves which began in 2001 and 2017 respectively.

Gender recognition
Nepal has four gender options namely Male, Female, Third Gender and Others. The law of Nepal only allows gender markers to be changed from "M" (male) or "F" (female) to "O". There are no provisions allowing transgender women to have an "F" marker or transgender men having an "M" marker. Certain activists and young LGBTI Nepalis have criticized what they call a "gender trinary", instead advocating for complete self-determination.In 2019, LGBT activist Rukshana Kapali took an open stand against labeling herself as "third gender".

National Transgender Demand Sheet
On 31 March 2020, Queer Youth Group and Trans Rights Collective published the National Transgender Demand Sheet marking a history in Nepal. Transgender men and women haven’t been recognized in Nepal. Nepal recognizes a ‘third gender’ option, however it is very ambiguous legislation that has failed to recognize the diversity in a spectrum. The voices of binary transgender men and women have never been visible in the history of the gender recognition movement in Nepal.

National Charter of Demands on Legal Recognition of Gender Identity
On 17 May 2020, queer rights activists from Nepal published the National Charter of Demands on Legal Recognition of Gender Identity demanding recognition for intersex, transgender, non-binary and third gender folks including people who want to opt out mentioning gender. The charter took a strong stance against the "Others" gender provision and demanded for correct and comprehensive recognition.

Events and celebrations
Nepal observes various queer-themed events and celebrations.
 * 1) Nepal Pride Parade - Second Saturday of the month June
 * 2) International Transgender Day of Visibility - 31 March
 * 3) International Day Against Queerphobia - 17 May