MPhil-certified transgender makes Pakistan proud by securing job at UNDP
Alisha has done her MPhil in Education, Planning and Management from BZU, Multan.
MULTAN (Dunya News) – Pakistani transgender Alisha has secured a job on merit as Communications Advisor at the United Nations Development Programme, making her nation proud all over the world.
According to a local news agency, Alisha has done her MPhil in Education, Planning and Management from Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan.
She has also worked as an assistant accountant in a private food company. She told a private TV channel that, “As a child, you have some wishes. You think of doing something or becoming someone one day.”
“I always wanted to be a teacher and I have been associated with the education field. So my degree is also in Education, Planning and Management,” she added.
Talking about the hurdles she faced, “Being a transgender, you are bound to face a lot of issues be it discrimination, bullying, harassment, or being looked down upon in public places.”
Alisha went on to say that she has faced similar problems and being a trans also requires a lot of time and effort to make a name for yourself.
UN Communication Advisor highlighted the importance of a support system to pursue dreams. “Initially, my family was very supportive but when it comes to gender identity, family members often get very confused. Later on, my community thoroughly supported me and my friends as well,” she shared.
She concluded, “If I am here today, it is due to their encouragement.”
