Legal History of Transgender Rights and Analysis of Transgender Act 2018

Mahnoor Waheed Qureshi; Dr. Shahzadi Pakeeza

Mahnoor Waheed Qureshi Research Scholar, Department of Islamic Studies, Fatima Jinnah Women’s University, Rawalpindi. Researcher, Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad
Dr. Shahzadi Pakeeza Chairperson, Department of Islamic Studies, Fatima Jinn ah Women University, Rawalpindi

Keywords: Transgender, Legal History, Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018

Abstract

Transgender community had reputed position in the harem of Mughal courts. In the constitution of 1973, all citizens were entitled for fundamental rights but they are still deprived from the basic rights. In 2018, ‘Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018’ passed in the parliament of Pakistan to ensure the rights of the transgender community. They were provided with fundamental rights such as education, occupation, etc. This act is appeared as the ray of hope for this community to live with equal honor. Rights are the standard to protect and secure the honor of a person. According to United Nations, human rights are not bestowed by the state. These are the universal rights without any discrimination of color, religion, sex, religion, language and nationality. This article will elucidate the legal history of transgenders in Pakistan and analyze the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018.