Archive · 15 Sep 2025
HRCP Condemns Elders' Plan to Expel Transgender Persons
Some community elders in Swabi, Pakistan, want to kick out transgender people.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is very upset and says this is wrong.
The elders say transgender people are causing problems.
The transgender community says they've always been respectful and don't want to leave.
They also say they are aware of their rights.
The HRCP wants the government to protect transgender people.
Elders in Swabi formed a committee to expel transgender persons.
HRCP condemned the decision as unconstitutional and discriminatory.
The decision followed an incident at a music event.
Transgender community rejected the expulsion.
HRCP urged authorities to protect transgender persons' rights.
- Who
- HRCP, community elders, transgender community
- What
- Committee formed to expel transgender persons
- When
- Announced recently
- Where
- Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Why
- Elders claim transgender presence negatively impacts youth
Transgender Community/HRCP
Community Elders
Right to Residence
Transgender Community/HRCP
Transgender people have the right to reside and work in Swabi.
Community Elders
Transgender people should leave the district.
Impact on Youth
Transgender Community/HRCP
Transgender people are not harming the youth.
Community Elders
Transgender presence encourages music events which have a negative influence on the youth.
Legal Rights
Transgender Community/HRCP
The Constitution and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018 protect transgender people's rights.
Community Elders
The elders have the right to decide what is best for the community.
- Event
- Committee formed to expel transgender persons from Swabi
- Location
- Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Organization Condemning
- Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)
- Committee Members
- Including Maulana Samad
- Transgender Community Response
- Rejected expulsion, sought safety and respect
- Underlying Incident
- Alleged inappropriate language towards police at music event
