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Posted on 02/06/2024

Transgender woman on election trail in bid to be member of Pakistan’s National Assembly

02/05/2024

Transgender woman Nayab Ali is running in Thursday’s elections in Pakistan, aiming for a seat in the National Assembly. In traditionally conservative Pakistan, where no transgender person has been elected to parliament before, Ali’s candidacy marks a significant effort for increased representation.

Regions: Asia, Pakistan

Issues: Culture Religion and Politics, Discrimination and Equality, Human Rights, Transgender and Intersex Issues

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