Manzil Foundation

09/06/2026

24/05/2026

Manzil Foundation strongly condemns the brutal and inhumane behavior of Haripur Police against the transgender community in Haripur.
Reports show that police are stopping transgender persons from earning their livelihood through wedding functions, which is one of the few available income sources for this marginalized community. This is unacceptable and pushes them further into poverty and exclusion.
Manzil Foundation Executive Director and KP transgender community president, Madam Arzoo Khan, stated that while police are responsible for protecting citizens, they are instead subjecting transgender persons to violence and inhumane treatment.
We demand the KP Government take immediate action and ensure justice in this incident. We also call on all human rights organizations, civil society, and media to raise their voice in support of the transgender community.

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Capital City Police Peshawar

22/05/2026

20/05/2026

A high-level consultative meeting was organized under the Awaz II Program in Islamabad to discuss practical strategies for addressing discrimination, social injustices, and harmful practices against the transgender community in Pakistan.
The roundtable brought together civil society representatives, transgender rights organizations, community leaders, and stakeholders from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad to discuss protection, dignity, and social inclusion for transgender persons.
Participants developed key recommendations focused on strengthening institutional responses, ensuring meaningful community representation in decision-making, and promoting safe and inclusive spaces for transgender persons.
Speakers emphasized that achieving equality and inclusion requires collective efforts from communities, civil society, development partners, and government institutions.

09/05/2026

Manzil Foundation’s Executive Director, the President of the KP Transgender Community, Madam Arzoo khan and members of the transgender community held a meeting at with Mr. Rana Muhammad Usman, Assistant Military Accountant General, Mr. Shehzad Mehboob, Director Planning and Development Department, SP Ms. Reesham, DSP Ijaz Nabi, and SHO Aqib.
The meeting focused on the key challenges currently faced by the transgender community, including issues related to protection, access to rights, and social inclusion. Discussions were also held on the implementation of the and recommendations for strengthening future policy-making and institutional support mechanisms. Special attention was given to the protection concerns and support arrangements for Afghan transgender persons residing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Participants also discussed the challenges related to transgender registration with . Madam , as one of the first registered transgender persons, shared her experiences and highlighted the barriers faced during the registration process, particularly concerning registration under a guardian’s identity.
Madam Arzoo Khan further highlighted the ongoing efforts and community engagement of Manzil Foundation in promoting the wellbeing, dignity, and basic rights of transgender persons, while actively working to prevent and respond to gender-based violence across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

06/05/2026

A meeting was held today between the Manzil foundation/transgender community and the district administration Nowshehra. Deputy Commissioner Nowshehra Irfan Ullah Mehsud contacted Manzil Foundation through its focal person Khawar and requested a meeting with President of the Transgender Community, Madam Arzoo Khan.

The DC stated that he wanted to meet first and discuss the matter, assuring that if the concerns were addressed satisfactorily, the strike would be reconsidered; otherwise, it would remain the community’s right to continue.

Today, a delegation of transgender individuals including
Madam Arzoo Khan
president of transgender community KP visited the DC office, where a meeting took place with Arzoo Khan, focal person Khawar, DC Irfan Ullah Mehsud, and staff member Awais. During the meeting, the administration acknowledged their mistake and apologized for missing names from the list. The DC personally assured that such an oversight would not happen again.

As compensation for the missed relief package, it was promised that three wheelchairs would be provided within two days. Additionally, the DC contacted an organization and assured that food packages would also be arranged for the community.

A commitment was made that if these promises are not fulfilled, the community will resume protest and continue to stand for their rights. However, if fulfilled, it will reflect the positive cooperation of the district administration.

Furthermore, the focal person of Manzil Foundation, Khawar, was officially registered at the DC office. All future coordination and distribution of ration will be managed through him.

Today’s meeting was very successful. On this occasion, Arzoo Khan, Provincial President of the Transgender Community, expressed her sincere gratitude to DC Irfan Ullah Mehsud.

06/05/2026

A meeting was held today between the Manzil foundation/transgender community and the district administration Nowshehra. Deputy Commissioner Nowshehra Irfan Ullah Mehsud contacted Manzil Foundation through its focal person Khawar and requested a meeting with President of the Transgender Community, Madam Arzoo Khan.

The DC stated that he wanted to meet first and discuss the matter, assuring that if the concerns were addressed satisfactorily, the strike would be reconsidered; otherwise, it would remain the community’s right to continue.

Today, a delegation of transgender individuals including
Madam Arzoo Khan
president of transgender community KP visited the DC office, where a meeting took place with Arzoo Khan, focal person Khawar, DC Irfan Ullah Mehsud, and staff member Awais. During the meeting, the administration acknowledged their mistake and apologized for missing names from the list. The DC personally assured that such an oversight would not happen again.

As compensation for the missed relief package, it was promised that three wheelchairs would be provided within two days. Additionally, the DC contacted an organization and assured that food packages would also be arranged for the community.

A commitment was made that if these promises are not fulfilled, the community will resume protest and continue to stand for their rights. However, if fulfilled, it will reflect the positive cooperation of the district administration.

Furthermore, the focal person of Manzil Foundation, Khawar, was officially registered at the DC office. All future coordination and distribution of ration will be managed through him.

Today’s meeting was very successful. On this occasion, Arzoo Khan, Provincial President of the Transgender Community, expressed her sincere gratitude to DC Irfan Ullah Mehsud.

06/05/2026

Manzil Foundation focal person Noshera khawar Ihsan

03/05/2026

پریس ریلیز

نوشہرہ کی خواجہ سرا برادری نے ڈپٹی کمشنر (ڈی سی) نوشہرہ کے خلاف پرامن احتجاج کرنے کا اعلان کر دیا ہے۔ خواجہ سرا برادری کا کہنا ہے کہ رمضان ریلیف پیکج کے تحت مستحق خواجہ سرا افراد کی مکمل فہرست رمضان میں باقاعدہ طور پر ڈی سی آفس کو فراہم کی گئی تھی تاکہ انہیں بھی حکومتی امداد سے مستفید کیا جا سکے۔

عام شہریوں کو رمضان ریلیف پیکج کے تحت نقد امداد موصول ہو چکی ہے، تاہم نوشہرہ کے کسی بھی خواجہ سرا فرد کو آج تک یہ امدادی رقم نہیں دی گئی۔ اس حوالے سے خواجہ سرا برادری نے متعدد بار متعلقہ دفاتر کے چکر لگائے، معلومات حاصل کرنے کی کوشش کی اور ذمہ دار حکام سے رابطہ کیا، مگر ہر بار انہیں صرف انتظار کرنے کا کہا گیا۔

اب انتظامیہ کی جانب سے یہ مؤقف اختیار کیا جا رہا ہے کہ رمضان ریلیف اسکیم ہی منسوخ کر دی گئی ہے، جس پر خواجہ سرا برادری میں شدید تشویش اور غم و غصہ پایا جاتا ہے۔ برادری کا کہنا ہے کہ یہ نہ صرف ان کے ساتھ ناانصافی ہے بلکہ ان کے بنیادی حقوق کی بھی کھلی خلاف ورزی ہے۔

خیبر پختونخوا ٹرانسجینڈر کمیونٹی کی صدر میڈم ارزو خان اور نوشہرہ ٹرانسجینڈر کمیونٹی نے اعلان کیا ہے کہ وہ بروز بدھ، 6 مئی 2026، صبح 10 بجے ڈی سی آفس نوشہرہ کے سامنے پرامن احتجاج کریں گے۔ اس احتجاج کا مقصد رمضان ریلیف پیکج میں خواجہ سرا برادری کے ساتھ ہونے والی ناانصافی کے خلاف آواز بلند کرنا اور اپنے بنیادی حقوق کا مطالبہ کرنا ہے۔

خواجہ سرا برادری نے مطالبہ کیا ہے کہ فوری طور پر اس معاملے کی شفاف تحقیقات کی جائیں، ذمہ دار افراد کا تعین کیا جائے، اور مستحق خواجہ سرا افراد کو ان کی امدادی رقم بلا تاخیر فراہم کی جائے۔

اگر انتظامیہ نے فوری نوٹس نہ لیا تو خیبر پختونخوا ٹرانسجینڈر کمیونٹی کی صدر میڈم ارزو خان اور نوشہرہ خواجہ سرا برادری بروز بدھ، 6 مئی 2026، صبح 10 بجے احتجاج کو مزید مؤثر انداز میں جاری رکھیں گے، جس کی تمام تر ذمہ داری ضلعی انتظامیہ پر عائد ہوگی۔