TRANSGENDER PERSONS (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS) ACT, 2018 (PAKISTAN)

The National Assembly of Pakistan enacted The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights), Act 2018 on 8th May 2018. The Act provides legal recognition to transgender persons and prohibits discrimination and harassment. It also places an obligation on local governments to provide for the welfare of the community. DEFINITION OF “TRANSGENDER PERSONS” The definition of “transgender persons” […]

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SECTION 48, ELECTIONS ACT, 2017 (PAKISTAN)

BACKGROUND: The National Identity Card (‘NIC’) is a crucial document in Pakistan. It is mandatory for, among other things: voting, banking, gas, electricity, water, SIM card and admission to colleges. Transgender persons have historically had a difficulty in obtaining the NIC under the gender they identify as. Issues also arose where transgender person did not […]

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