Rights of Transgender Persons in Pakistan
As part of its efforts, CFHR undertook a project to assess the effectiveness of the 2018 Act in addressing the challenges faced by transgender individuals. Law students at CFHR’s Human Rights Clinic conducted a literature review, examining legal and societal issues under the supervision of the project lead. The policy paper:
- Evaluated whether the 2018 Act adequately addresses the discrimination and marginalization of transgender individuals.
- Analyzed provincial-level implementation, identifying gaps and inconsistencies in enforcement.
- Assessed the socio-cultural barriers that hinder the full integration of transgender individuals into society.
Provided policy recommendations to strengthen legal protections and encourage provincial governments to take substantive action.
Principal researcher: Zain Siddiqui
Student researchers: Amna Iqbal, Mahnoor Tariq, Nida Qayyum and Sana e Muhammad
As part of its efforts, CFHR undertook a project to assess the effectiveness of the 2018 Act in addressing the challenges faced by transgender individuals. Law students at CFHR’s Human Rights Clinic conducted a literature review, examining legal and societal issues under the supervision of the project lead. The policy paper:
- Evaluated whether the 2018 Act adequately addresses the discrimination and marginalization of transgender individuals.
- Analyzed provincial-level implementation, identifying gaps and inconsistencies in enforcement.
- Assessed the socio-cultural barriers that hinder the full integration of transgender individuals into society.
Provided policy recommendations to strengthen legal protections and encourage provincial governments to take substantive action.
Principal researcher: Zain Siddiqui
Student researchers: Amna Iqbal, Mahnoor Tariq, Nida Qayyum and Sana e Muhammad
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