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Title: New life beckons for the hijra, Pakistan's transgender community
Post by: Allamakee on February 01, 2010, 02:24:04 AM
Post by: Allamakee on February 01, 2010, 02:24:04 AM
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 (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.
(NB: this is a slideshow and audio report)
Guardian.co.uk
by Declan Walsh
January 29, 2010
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2010/jan/28/pakistan-transgender-hijra-wedding-dancers (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.
(NB: this is a slideshow and audio report)