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This research explores the discrimination faced by the Hijra community in Bangladesh, with a focus onRajshahi district. Hijras, a marginalized and socially excluded gender group, constantly experienceviolations of their basic human rights, despite being legally recognized as a third gender by thegovernment in 2014.The study employs a qualitative methodology, including in-depth interviews with 50 Hijra individuals, toassess their access to fundamental rights such as education, healthcare, housing, employment etc.The findings highlight inequalities, including verbal and physical abuse, lack of security, limited access toeducation, and exclusion from legal rights like marriage and property ownership.The Hijra community’s primary income sources remain begging and traditional hijra profession, associetal stigma prevents their integration into mainstream employment. Although The Constitution ofBangladesh and international conventions like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) andthe International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) guarantee equality and social justice,these rights remain largely inaccessible to Hijras.The study emphasizes that achieving social justice for Hijras requires government initiatives, legal reforms,and public awareness campaigns and recommends enacting laws to recognize Hijra marriages, ensuringequal property rights, providing inclusive education, and creating safe, non-discriminatory healthcareenvironments. Further, economic empowerment through vocational training and secure employment opportunities isvital for their integration into society.This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges and discrimination faced by Hijrasand proposes pathways to create an inclusive society where their dignity and human rights are upheld.Addressing these injustices aligns with Bangladesh’s constitutional commitment to equality and justice forall citizens.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-04-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15204068
- Primary Topic
- Bangladesh Politics, Society, and Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00