New life beckons for the hijra, Pakistan's transgender community

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New life beckons for the hijra, Pakistan's transgender community
Guardian.co.uk
by Declan Walsh
January 29, 2010

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2010/jan/28/pakistan-transgender-hijra-wedding-dancers

The transgender hijra community, often known as 'wedding dancers', has suffered decades of discrimination and harassment in Pakistan. But things have started to change, with new rights and laws offering hope tothis long-oppressed minority.

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