Caught in the ‘intersex’ trap

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Caught in the 'intersex' trap
The Star Online
By FAIZA ILYAS
22 January, 2012


http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/22/asia/10281218&sec=asia


Discrimination and stigma affect them at every level but members of the 'heejrah' community in Pakistan say it is even more painful when they are denied education and health facilities that limit their chances to live a better life.

HAVING spent her life as a social outcast for more than 15 years, Sajid Hussain, a transgender now known as Laila, today finds no reason to live any longer in the largely conservative society.

She says she believes even her death will not grieve her family and it is for this reason that she has collected money for her burial and wants to entrust it to someone who will use it in accordance with her will.