No one should be deprived of their right to education based on their biological characteristic
KARACHI: One of the most sensitive social issues faced by Pakistan is the discrimination and violence against the transgender community. Transgender persons enjoy the least amount of respect and rights in Pakistan and are treated as if they are not even humans. Most make a living by singing and dancing at weddings or births, while many have taken to begging and prostitution to make ends meet. Like all transgender people across the world, they face a very bad kind of discrimination in the provision of health, housing, education, employment, and law in Pakistan as well. They are even denied medical care while they bleed to death. No human being deserves to be treated this way.
Furthermore, no one should be deprived of their right to education based on their biological characteristics, as has been the case with many transgender people in our country. This attitude only retards the country’s progress. Also, possessing the right to vote and work is an important way of participating in society and having our voices heard regarding the issues that affect us all. Everyone should have the right to vote regardless of their gender. The authorities should pay attention to the problems being faced by transgender people and help them become part of the mainstream.
Maruf Haider
