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Nepal Invites LGBTI Community To Identify As ‘Others’ | In Nepal, individuals who do not conform to gender norms because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex identity have often faced harassment and discrimination because they would constantly be challenged as to whether they are men or women. The nation’s Home Ministry announced yesterday that it will now offer citizenship under the gender category of “others” to accommodate members of the LGBTI community. By opting into this “third gender” designation, individuals will no longer have to fear unfair treatment because their appearance does not match their identification.