Betwee­n 60 to 70% of transg­ender indivi­duals murder­ed in K-P were killed by friend­s or intima­te partne­rsPESHAWAR: “Why would anyone treat us with respect when even our own parents don’t? This year began on a tragic note for the transgender community with the killing of one transgender individual in Karak, the report highlighted. “Lack of employment opportunities means transgender individuals mainly earn through dance performances at private events,” she explained. In many instances, they have no option but to accept blood money and forgive the killers of their fellow transgender community members,” he added. “Things go smoothly as long as transgender individuals maintain relationships with one partner,” said TransAction Alliance coordinator Taimoor Kamal.

Source: The Express Tribune March 23, 2019 15:42 UTC