Dossier
transgender persons
Coverage of transgender persons in the Nexus archive.
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- 3,172 gender violence cases reported in six months
3,172 gender-based violence cases were reported in Pakistan from January to June 2026, with murders, torture, and abductions being the most common. Punjab accounted for 74% of cases, followed by Sindh with 17%, and 10 districts were identified as most vulnerable.
- Kerala HC dismisses PIL challenging free travel for women, transgender persons in KSRTC ordinary buses
The Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the free travel scheme for women and transgender persons in KSRTC ordinary buses, stating there was no evidence in the plea to prove the government order was illegal.
- Free travel for women and transgender persons on KSRTC ‘ordinary’ services from June 15, 2026
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will flag off the 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme, offering free travel for women and transgender persons on KSRTC's ordinary services starting June 15, 2026.