Government’s Instructions For Transgender Students

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department has issued Notification on 08-08-2018 in connection with Special Instructions Regarding Transgender Students. Detail is as under:

Apropos the subject, In order to recognize / protect the rights of transgender children in Pakistan under the Transgender Persons [Protection of Rights] Act, 2018 (Act No. XIII of 2018), it is advised that the following instructions be observed by the School Administration while dealing with Transgender Children: –

1- They must be treated on equal basis and in the Column of gender their real status (Transgender) may be mentioned at the time of admission.

2- During Annual Enrollment & Retention Campaign, equal importance may be given for Boys, Girls and Transgender in order to achieve 100 % Enrollment & Retention targets.

I am, therefore, to requested you to ensure implementation of the above directions / instruction in letter and spirit in all Government and Private Education Instructions in Punjab. This may be treated on Top Priority.