Lahore sees inauguration of first transgender school
The Punjab School Education Department has inaugurated a school
for transgender community in Lahore.
Education Minister Murad Raas launched the school in Garden Town
near Barket Market.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by educationists, rights
activists and members of transgender community.
The school will be providing education as well as the technical
skills to the students including sewing, stitching and cooking. Free books,
bags, uniforms and transport will also be provided. The Minister said the well
trained teachers will also be from the transgender community.
Around 50 transgender persons have been enrolled in the school. Three
transgender schools have already been established in Multan, Bahawalpur and
Dera Ghazi Khan.
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