Ageing in the shadows: Nepal’s LGBTQIA+ seniors face a silent crisis

Despite progress in queer rights, many elderly of the community continue to face severe discrimination and neglect, highlighting the need for friendly housing solutions.

In mainstream media, movies, and celebratory events like pride parades, the focus is often on young LGBTQIA+ individuals, leaving the elderly community in the shadows. This invisibility fuels misconceptions, with some dismissing the community’s issues as a “new foreign concept” seen only in younger generations.