Punjab Police Holds Annual Awards Ceremony at “Tahaffuz Darsgah” for Transgender Children

 

Punjab Police held the annual award ceremony of its pilot project, “Tahaffuz Darsgah,” for transgender children, celebrating students who demonstrated exceptional academic performance. Awards were distributed to honor their outstanding achievements. Punjab Police spokesperson said that transgender students Wafa Abbas, Royan, and others were awarded for their outstanding achievements in the field of education. The ceremony was attended by In-Charge Tahaffuz Centre Liberty Asma Rehman, In-Charge Meesaq Centre Farhan Parvez, and Victim Support Officers Kashish Khan, Masooma Rana, and Anza Khanzadi. Head of Teaching Staff Anam Zubair, Admin Officer Imran Bhatti, as well as Sharjeel Mehmood, Sharjina Taimoor, Rubina Khan, and Syeda Nosheen Naqvi were also present at the ceremony.

IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar praised the transgender students who received awards for their remarkable success and said that the academic achievements of transgender children are a testament to the safe and constructive environment provided at Punjab Police’s Tahaffuz Darsgah. He said that Tahaffuz Darsgah serves as a safe shelter for homeless transgender children, offering accommodation, food, and quality education to orphaned and displaced transgender children. IG Punjab further added that the project empowers transgender children, helping them build confidence and ensuring a bright future. Effective measures are being taken to provide them with education, training, and other essential facilities. Punjab Police, in collaboration with the British organization UK Curriculum and Accreditation Body, is providing educational services at Tahaffuz Darsgah.

Punjab Police spokesperson further said that Tahaffuz Darsgah, under the supervision of Punjab Police, is the country’s first institution providing quality education to transgender children. The transgender students enrolled in Tahaffuz Darsgah are equally intelligent and capable as any other children. At the end of the ceremony, a cake was also cut to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

 

(Handout No. 25)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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