Nepal’s Supreme Court has issued a temporary order greenlighting the registration of same-sex marriages for the first time. LGBTQIA activists and couples across Nepal celebrated the decision.

Surendra Pandey: “So far, we are very happy. If it becomes permanent, we will be even happier.”

Maya Gurung: “We hope the permanent marriage regulation order will come as soon as possible. Things for us will be the same as for other men and women. That would be ideal.”