Transgender persons are guaranteed all fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan.
Govt vows Trans Rights: Mushaal Champions Empowerment. In a significant step towards inclusivity and equal rights, the Pakistani government, through Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussain Mullick has reiterated its commitment to providing all fundamental rights to the transgender community at the grassroots level.
Addressing the concluding ceremony of a workshop on wellness and communication development for non-binary and transgender individuals organized by the AQ Khan Foundation, Mushaal highlighted the government’s dedication to ensuring the protection, employment, and skill development of the transgender community. With over 0.3 million registered transgender individuals, the government is gearing up for a nationwide campaign named “Dukhtar” to further address their needs and concerns.
The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees fundamental rights for transgender persons, including the right to property inheritance, voting, education, employment, healthcare, assembly, access to public places, and the ability to hold public office. Mushaal emphasized the importance of recognizing the vital role played by the transgender community in the country’s development, emphasizing their contributions at every level through sincere efforts and hard work.
This commitment to inclusivity and support reflects a positive step forward in creating a more equitable society, where every citizen, regardless of gender identity, can enjoy their rights and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress. The government’s proactive stance in addressing the specific needs of the transgender community is a commendable move towards fostering a more inclusive and tolerant society in Pakistan.
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She said that the government would constitute committees at district level for collecting the proper data of transgenders, to provide the education, health care, jobs, social security, social media trainings, vocational trainings and other opportunities to make them a productive and economically independent citizen. “We all are human beings and have the rights to do every positive act for the development and promotion of the society and state”, she added. The SAPM also appreciated the best efforts of Dareecha organiztion for the development of trans community.
Ms Jameela, Sheela, Usman and Aksh were also address and highlighted the problems of trans community.
