Why this site was made?

Legalizing marriage Equality is essential as it upholds the principles of equality, recognizing the fundamental human right of individuals to marry who they love. Denying LGBTQ+ couples this right perpetuates discrimination and denies them the legal and social benefits that heterosexual couples enjoy.

Beyond legal considerations, the significance of this lies in fostering an inclusive society, challenging stereotypes, and promoting acceptance. It contributes to the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, affirming their identities and reducing the stigma they face. Moreover, legalizing marriage Equality aligns with evolving societal norms, sending a powerful message that embraces diversity and supports the idea that love and commitment deserve equal recognition and protection under the law

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We Stand for Marriage Equality

We proudly stand for marriage equality. "Join Mitini Nepal in championing the Marriage Equality campaign, working towards a society where everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, is recognized, celebrated, and respected for who they are."

About Us

Mitini Nepal (MN) is a non-governmental organization working on the issues of lesbians, bisexuals and transgender and is the pioneer organization for LBT movement. It was established in 2005 with the aim of protecting and promoting human rights of the sexual and gender minorities’ people of Nepal. After its initial inception in 2002, it has expanded its’ services through two branches in Hetauda, Makwanpur as well as in Birtamod, Jhapa. It was established by first lesbian couple of Nepal Laxmi Ghalan and Meera Bajracharya. It has been dedicated to create an active network of LBT across the national, regional and international level. It is solely dedicated to make these people self-reliant, provide psychosocial counseling services, legal information and information regarding on sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS, SRHR etc. in order to ensure the rights of sexual and gender minorities of Nepal. Mitini Nepal believes in multi-generational and intersectional issues in the LGBTI community and works for the elder LGBTI community members as well as advocates for their rights.

Mitini Initiative

Marriage equality writ petition

Mitini Nepal and Forum for Women, Law and Development together filed a petition in the Supreme Court on December 5, 2022 with the Government of Nepal…

Meeting with Ally Members on the issue of Marriage Equality

Mitini Nepal, with the support of the Foundation for a Just Society (FJS), organized a discussion…

Press meeting on marriage equality

On February 5, 2023, Mitini Nepal organized a press conference for marriage equality was held in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province…

Session with Media Editors on Marriage Equality

Mitini Nepal organized an interaction session with chief media editors on marriage equality including the issues of lesbian…

Celebrity Voice on marriage equality

“Amplifying Marriage Equality through Celebrity Voice” was a collaborative effort aimed at promoting marriage equality by partnering with influential celebrities and social media influencers.

International Practice

There are currently 35 countries where same-sex marriage is legal: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay.

News & Blogs

समलिङ्गी विवाहलाई मान्यता दिनेगरी कानून निर्माण गर्न सम्बन्धित निकायको ध्यनाकर्षण

काठमाडौं । समलिङ्गी विवाह सम्बन्धी सर्वोच्च अदालतले दिएका आदेश कार्यान्वयन गर्न र त्यस अनुसारको कानुन निर्माण गरी वैवाहिक समानतालाई कानुनी मान्यता दिलाउन यौनिक तथा लैंगिक अल्पसंख्यको क्षेत्रमा काम गर्दै आएका संस्थाले सरकारको ध्यानाकर्षण गराएका छन् । यौनिक तथा लैंगिक अल्पसंख्यक समुदायको क्षेत्रमा काम गर्दै आएको मितिनी नेपाल र महिला तथा कानून विकास मञ्चले आइतबार काठमाडौंमा […]

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‘संघर्ष’ – नेपालमा समलिंगी बिवाह ! Same Sex Marriage in Nepal !

समलिंगी विवाहको कानुन बनाउन परमादेश माग्दै सर्वोच्चमा रिट

समलिंगी विवाह गर्न पाइने कानुन बनाउन परमादेश माग्दै सर्वोच्च अदालतमा रिट परेको छ। काठमाडौं महानगर-२६ बस्ने ४१ वर्षीया लक्ष्मी घलान, मितिनी नेपाल, महिला कानुन र विकास मञ्च लगायतले संयुक्त रूपमा रिट दायर गरेका हुन्। निवेदकमध्ये एक मञ्चका अधिवक्ता दिपेश श्रेष्ठका अनुसार सोमबार संवैधानिक इजलासमा रिट दर्ता गरिएको हो। ‘संवैधानिक इजलासमा हिजो रिट दर्ता भयो। पेसी भने […]