Son killed for transcontal: tragedy in Pakistan exposes violence!

Son killed for transcontal: tragedy in Pakistan exposes violence!

Pakistan - A tragic incident shocked Pakistan: a father killed his son after he had contact with trans -sex persons. The father expressed his anger about the son and expressed fear of a possible sexual relationship. This terrible act, which, according to a police spokesman, including electronics and blows with a shovel, ended in a fatal outcome for the boy. In addition, the father stated that he was concerned about the reputation of the family.

trans -sex persons in Pakistan often live on the edge of society, despite the legal ban on discrimination. According to Kleine Zeitung, they are often exposed to molaries and even killing offenses. Last year a telephone hotline was set up to give trans-sex persons the opportunity to report harassment.

violence against transgender people

In another frightening incident, at least three perpetrators were identified, which entered the house of transgender people and stelled them with a knife. These and similar acts illustrate the dramatic reality that transgender people are currently experiencing in Pakistan. According to WDR, these acts of violence are illegal, but the perpetrators are often not held accountable.

A setback for the rights of transgender people was manifested on May 19, 2023 by a decision by the Federal Shariate Court. The court decided that transgender people can no longer change their sex markers in official documents. This decision is considered harmful and could lead to an increase in discrimination and violence. Pakistan, which was previously considered a pioneer in the recognition of transgender people, is now facing a step backwards in human rights, as Outright International.

The historical background is crucial: The transgender person (Protection of Rights) Act from 2018 had established the country as pioneering in the legal recognition and protection of transgender people. Nevertheless, as reports show, there are intersectional problems such as discrimination and violence that are still widespread. The recent decisions of the courts have endangered the security and livelihood of transgender people.

Religious fundamentalists also express resistance to the rights of transgender persons by arguing that the definitions of gender identity contradict the principles of Islam. These conflicts make social and legal recognition difficult and mean a constant threat to the people in the community.