Abstract Background Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other
sexual and gender minority (2S/LGBTQ+) youth under 30 years of age are inequitably …

Objective: The objective of the present study was to explore themes related to sexual
violence against khwaja sira in Mingora, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Method: We …

Background Scholarly works have extensively explored the marginalized positions of
transgender individuals in Pakistan. However, there is a noticeable gap in literature …

Background Studies have posited that substance use is associated with, or contributes to,
homelessness for 2S/LGBTQ+ youth. However, interconnections between these issues are …

The transgender population is one of the most vulnerable groups facing constant violence
and ostracization. Discrimination in the most fundamental aspects, such as education …

Abstract Khawaja Sara and Hijra people in Pakistan often experience their subject position
within their families of origin as violent and oppressive. This is because of socio-cultural …

Child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) is a pervasive issue affecting children globally,
cutting across socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural lines. While much research has …

Child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) is a pervasive issue affecting children globally,
cutting across socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural lines. While much research has …

Background There is a lack of reliable data on the size, characteristics, and experiences of
sexual and gender minority (SGM) young people (ages 10–24) in low-and lower-middle …

Transgender people usually face social isolation and discrimination. Although the situation
is improving in developed countries, it is still grim in more traditional and conservative …