Transgender group in Karachi links rights and climate actionCEFR A1
9 Dec 2025
Adapted from Rezwan, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
1 min
48 words
- Transgender people face social exclusion.
- Many leave home when they are young.
- They struggle to get education.
- They have trouble finding safe work.
- Legal changes have been mixed.
- GIA is a trans‑led group in Karachi.
- GIA gives help and legal support.
- GIA now works on climate projects.
Difficult words
- transgender — people whose gender is different from birth
- exclusion — not allowed to be with other people
- struggle — try hard but it is difficult
- education — learning at school or other places
- support — help or assistance for someone
- climate — the usual weather in a place
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Discussion questions
- Do you know a group like GIA in your area?
- Is education important for you?
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