The first trans inclusive madrasa – a Muslim faith school – has opened in Pakistan, marking a milestone for the country’s LGBTQ+ community.
According to Al Jazeera, the school was set up by 34-year-old trans woman Rani Khan, who used her life savings to do so.
Khan said she was disowned by her family at 13 for her gender identity, adding: “Most families do not accept transgender people.
They throw them out of their homes.”Khan said she is offering a place for trans people to worship without fear of discrimination, and is teaching students how to sew and embroider with the hopes of selling clothes to raise further funds for the school.