The transgender community is neglected as far as their basic rights are concerned
KECH: In every state, transgender persons are undervalued. They are not considered as ‘normal’ people but those with biological defects. They still remain victims of various problems like discrimination, ignorance etc. They are considered less than other people in every situation, and hardly ever get jobs because of which their community remains impoverished. The transgender community is neglected as far as their basic rights are concerned. It is shameful, for instance, that people are not willing to rent out their apartments to even those transgender persons that are willing to pay the full amount. They become the victim of harassment and other heinous crimes. People must treat them with respect and dignity because in the eyes of God, everyone is equal. They are no less humans than us. For those that don’t believe in one, at least be respectful for the sake of humanity.
Rehana Basheer
Published in The Express Tribune, August 30th, 2019.
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