Experts highlight pressing issues of Nepal’s queer community

At a discussion organised by the Post, queer activists discuss the barriers members of the community are facing to access their rights and media representation of queer issues.

The Kathmandu Post organised a special roundtable discussion on LGBTQIA+ rights, challenges, and media representation on Sunday. Speaking at the discussion, moderated by Post’s Aarati Ray , experts highlighted how despite constitutional and judicial reforms, the LGBTQIA+ community is still facing barriers in accessing basic rights and services. They also shed light on the need for authentic and inclusive media representation of queer issues.