Protecting LGBTI rights in Nepal

Protecting LGBTI rights in Nepal
Protecting LGBTI rights in Nepal

Protecting LGBTI rights in Nepal

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In August, Nepal issued the country’s first passport showing the person’s gender as “O” signifying “other”, instead of “male” or “female.” Despite progress made on issues surrounding transgender rights, many Nepalis still face discrimination. Human Rights Watch’s Kyle Knight joins us to discuss the ongoing struggle for LGBTI rights in Nepal. (Photo: Flickr/Nagarjun Kandukuru)