Blue Diamond Society marks 25 years of LGBTQ+ rights advocacy
Summary
Blue Diamond Society marked its 25th anniversary in Kathmandu, with officials and legal experts calling for stronger implementation of rights for sexual and gender minorities. Speakers urged policy recognition for same-sex marriage, better data collection and a legal framework to protect the community's rights.
Key Points
- Blue Diamond Society celebrated 25 years of LGBTQ+ rights advocacy in Kathmandu.
- Minister Sita Badi said Nepal has set an example in South Asia and pledged to address community concerns, including same-sex marriage recognition and better data collection.
- Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal said historic legal gains must be implemented through a proper legal framework.
- BDS Executive Director Manisha Dhakal reviewed the organisation’s 25-year struggle and called for a clear roadmap for the future.
