All Posts Tagged With: "eunuchs"

A family made, not born

Pakistani outcasts live together after their families abandoned them because they are congenital eunuchs and hermaphrodites By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Wearing a red knit bonnet, matching lipstick and a shawl over her large shoulders and muscular forearms, Ms. Nanni gently sought to clear up some confusion as the call to [...]

8Mar2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

First ever transgender beauty contest kicks off

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) The first ever dedicated beauty pageant for transgenders – “Vcare Indian Super Queen” kicked off in Mumbai Monday. “The contestants shall be judged on the basis of their creativity, special skills and confidence, and the grand finale shall be held here Feb 21,” transgender activist Laxmi Narain Tripathi told media persons [...]

12Jan2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

Pakistani eunuchs to have distinct gender

BBC News Pakistan’s Supreme Court says eunuchs must be allowed to identify themselves as a distinct gender in order to ensure their rights. The eunuchs, known as “hijras” in Pakistan, are men castrated at an early age for medical or social reasons. The court said they should be issued with national identity cards showing their [...]

23Dec2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

Eunuch protest leads to 3 cops’ suspension

RAWALPINDI: Over 100 eunuchs on Tuesday protested against Taxila police’s alleged excesses outside the senior superintendent of police’s (SSP) office. Shemale Rights President Bobby led the protestors, who carried placards and banners with messages against police. A large number of policemen and traffic wardens stayed up there until the eunuchs dispersed following the suspension of [...]

28Jan2009 | | 0 comments | Continued