First Openly Trans Candidates Run for Office in Nepal
https://boutique-lgbtqia.com/first-trans-candidates-nepal-election First Openly Trans Candidates Run for Office in Nepal First Trans Candidates Nepal Election Two Transgender Candidates Enter Local Elections For the first time in Nepal's history, two openly transgender candidates are running for local elections. Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan are both vying for political positions. Although they share the same surname, they are not related. These activists are participating in local by-elections, marking a symbolic milestone for Nepal's LGBTQ+ community. A Progressive Landscape with Lingering Challenges Despite being recognized as a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ rights in South Asia, Nepal has not had an openly LGBTQ+ representative in office since 2008. Honey Maharjan, 44, hopes her candidacy will inspire others in the queer community to engage openly in politics. On Sunday, December 1, she will run for mayor of Kirtipur, a municipality near Kathmandu. Honey...