Hijra
Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook
Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education
EC to add 'Hijra' as a gender identity in voters' list
The Election Commission begins adding the "Hijra" in the gender identity section of voters' list as a mark of recognition to their right as the citizens of Bangladesh.
Hijra shot at Uttara
A person (Hijra) has been shot in an attack by his rivals in Dhaka’s Uttara area this morning.
THE SOUND & THE FURY / WHO GETS TO DEFINE YOU?
Imagine a life of never fitting in, of constant ridicules and derisions, of being shunned by your own family, of being denied jobs and a chance at a “comfortable” life, of being harassed and assaulted, often sexually, because of who you are.
Hijras voice anger at gender test failures
Bangladesh's hijra community voices outrage Thursday after nearly all those appointed to government jobs set aside for transgenders are disqualified after an official medical test deemed them fully male.
Hijras, ethnic groups to get SME loans
Hijras, differently abled persons, and ethnic groups of Bangladesh will receive bank loans for setting up their own business from now on.
Govt mulls accommodating transgenders in service sector
The government is considering bringing Hijras or transgender community into society by offering them different service oriented jobs including the police service.
Refreshing inclusion of gender diversity and sensitivity in trial textbook
Learning about gender rights, intersectionality and equality is an important part of education
EC to add 'Hijra' as a gender identity in voters' list
The Election Commission begins adding the "Hijra" in the gender identity section of voters' list as a mark of recognition to their right as the citizens of Bangladesh.
Hijra shot at Uttara
A person (Hijra) has been shot in an attack by his rivals in Dhaka’s Uttara area this morning.
WHO GETS TO DEFINE YOU?
Imagine a life of never fitting in, of constant ridicules and derisions, of being shunned by your own family, of being denied jobs and a chance at a “comfortable” life, of being harassed and assaulted, often sexually, because of who you are.
Hijras voice anger at gender test failures
Bangladesh's hijra community voices outrage Thursday after nearly all those appointed to government jobs set aside for transgenders are disqualified after an official medical test deemed them fully male.
Hijras, ethnic groups to get SME loans
Hijras, differently abled persons, and ethnic groups of Bangladesh will receive bank loans for setting up their own business from now on.
Govt mulls accommodating transgenders in service sector
The government is considering bringing Hijras or transgender community into society by offering them different service oriented jobs including the police service.
