Mr. Munawar Ali Mithani, Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh, Addresses Sindh Transgender Summit as Chief Guest.

Mr. Munawar Ali Mithani, Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh, Addresses Sindh Transgender Summit as Chief Guest.

KARACHI, 28 September 2026: Mr. Munawar Ali Mithani, Secretary Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh, participated as the Chief Guest and delivered remarks at the Sindh Transgender Summit, held on 28 September 2026 at Mövenpick Hotel Karachi.

The Summit was organized in collaboration with Legal Aid Society (LAS), Awaz-II, UKID, and Care Pakistan, bringing together representatives from government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, legal experts, and other stakeholders working for the rights, protection, and social inclusion of transgender persons.

In his remarks, Mr. Munawar Ali Mithani emphasized the importance of inclusive social welfare, equal access to public services, protection of rights, and meaningful participation of transgender persons in society. He highlighted the need for coordinated efforts among government departments, civil society organizations, and development partners to address social challenges and promote dignity, equality, and inclusion.

The Secretary appreciated the collaborative efforts of LAS, Awaz-II, UKID, and Care Pakistan in organizing the Summit and underscored the importance of continued dialogue and collective action to strengthen support mechanisms for transgender persons across Sindh.

The Summit provided an important platform for stakeholders to exchange views, share experiences, and discuss measures aimed at strengthening social protection, access to justice, livelihood opportunities, and inclusive public services for the transgender community.

The participation of the Social Welfare Department reaffirmed the Government of Sindh’s commitment to promoting an inclusive, equitable, and rights-based social welfare system for all segments of society.