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Posted on 12/20/2022

Two faces of Pakistan: The Transgender RIghts Act and its Muslim opponents

12/19/2022

Transgender Pakistanis face the complex challenges of life in a homeland with both a strong conservative Muslim society and a groundbreaking transgender rights law. Pakistan, a conservative Muslim society, is trying hard to overcome its inertia and adjust to new norms arising from the needs of global integration – with mixed results.

Regions: Asia, Pakistan

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

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