sex or gender as long as it may be known to only two, men and women. However, since this year the government of Nepal has set a new sex or gender into three, namely gay or homosexual.

Recognition of a new sex the first time in the world is regarded as a victory for equal rights for same-sex enthusiasts in this country of 29 million people. Previously, the recognition of homosexuality and the elimination of gender discrimination has been done in this country three years ago in 2007.

Recognition of new gender legislation contained in Nepal and written in the certificate of residence, including the identity card of the population. With this, the gay and transgender Nepal have equal rights in employment, a decent livelihood and various other things that can be done by heterosexual people.

Spokesman Bureau of Statistics of Nepal, Bikash Bista, said that the new gender categorization is an effort to change the image of Nepal from traditional country to country moderate conservative who has a new angle.

However, the gender recognition endorsement is not an easy matter. Gay activist, Sunil Babu Pant, saying that they should press the government for recognition of their sexual orientation.

"It was only when we say will bring this issue to court, the government approved the new categorization of gender," says Babu.

If filed, Babu and his people will most likely win. This is thanks to the legalization of the termination rules of gender and sexual orientation discrimination by the Nepal Supreme Court in 2007. This law also regulates the freedom of a person in Nepal to choose their gender.

Looking ahead, the activists will press the government to legalize same-sex marriage. "There are 50 to 60 gay couples waiting to get married after same-sex marriage legalized," says Babu.