Nepal registers first same-sex marriage
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In a historic breakthrough for LGBT+ rights, Nepal has officially recognized its first same-sex marriage following a landmark Supreme Court decision. Maya Gurung, a transgender woman, and Surendra Pandey, a man, finally received their marriage certificate after a five-year struggle with bureaucratic challenges. This event marks a significant victory not only for the couple but also for the broader LGBT+ community in Nepal, representing a momentous step towards equality in the traditionally conservative South Asian nation. Read full article