Speakers Demand Inclusion Of Transgender In Census 2016
Sumaira FH Published August 09, 2016 | 11:26 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th August, 2016) : Speakers at a discussion programme "Citizenship Rights of Transgender" demanded of the government to include transgender in the Census 2016 to make them part of the development agenda of the government. Addressing at the seminar arranged by Blue Veins Transgender Society and TransAction Alliance, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the speakers urged the Bureau of Statistics to include a separate column for transgender along with the columns of `male' and `female' in `Gender' portion of the Census Form.
The speakers said it is an important development that the country is going to have census after 17 years of delay which is crucial for socio- economic development of the country. According to the constitution of Pakistan there should be census in Pakistan after 10 years which would allow government, businesses, and others to take stock of the socio-economic health of the nation.
Qamar Naseem, Coordinator of Blue Veins an NGO working to streamline the issues of Trans Population said, "You don't have to be a transgender to be a supporter; you just have to be human." He said that the census without documenting the trans population will wipe out the transgender from the development agenda of Pakistan and will make the efforts to bring up transgender as equal and useful citizen of Pakistan The panelists who participated in the discussion included Barrister Hashim Raza, Advocate Gul Rehman and officials of NGOs.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Over 37% Tobacco tax increase suggested to save lives, boost revenue
Mohsin Naqvi has offered a substantial incentive, pledging $100,000 to every pla ..
Citizens join Al Barsha Police in “An Hour for Dubai” Initiative
Art can be a powerful tool to relieve stress, Experts say at Sharjah Children’ ..
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 5 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 05 May 2024
Bugti assures transporters for addressing their problems
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar meets foreign min ..
3 drug peddlers arrested, hashish recovered
1496,990 children given polio drops in five days: DC
Six terrorists killed, hideout busted in N Waziristan IBO: ISPR
Pakistan, Qatar agree to further expand trade, investment ties
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Shahzad Town robbery shocks residents
5 minutes ago -
Khana Badosh cafe pays glowing tribute to poet Saindad Sand
5 minutes ago -
Punjab govt extends financial assistance to lightning strike victims family
15 minutes ago -
City experiences partly cloudy, humid weather
35 minutes ago -
50pc crime calls decreased due to thorough patrolling
35 minutes ago -
Fake security official arrested from hospital
45 minutes ago
-
Pakistan Army bids farewell to fallen soldier in Bahawalnagar
1 hour ago -
IESCO issues power suspension programme
1 hour ago -
Free veterinary camp held at Dasht-e-Baba
2 hours ago -
Man slain, brothers wounded in shooting incident
2 hours ago -
Delegation of polio oversight board calls on CM KP
2 hours ago -
IRSA releases 144,300 cusecs water
2 hours ago