• • • • • • Out of the 100 respondents, 39 trans women respondents shared that they were arrested by the authorities because of their gender identity and/or gender expression. Respondents further shared that during the arrest by the police, most were not informed of ground of arrest; followed by were not informed of their legal rights. During detention in police lock-up, majority of the trans women were detained and placed in cisgender men facilities. In prison, there were only 2 trans women who were detained in cisgender men facilities and placed in the same cell with cisgender men inmates. Other remaining trans women were placed in cisgender man facilities but either different block, cell or in solitary cell. Respondents experienced sexual violence while in detention or imprisonment by authorities and inmates. Only 22 respondents said that they felt safe while there were in detention or imprisoned and 16 respondents felt not safe. CHAPTER 4 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The study revealed that all transgender respondents agreed that at some stage of their life, they have encountered some form of discrimination solely due to their gender identity and expression. They also experienced harassment, abuse, and violence by the general public, the state authorities as well as non-state agents. It was also evident that the transgender people do not only face challenges to have their identity recognised but also had issues in assessing basic public services such as healthcare and education. The Commission notes the difficulty to address any issues with regard with the transgender community, owing to the religious and cultural sensitives in the country. On this, the Commission believes that it is the role of government, NGOs and itself to educate the public and advocate for the respect of the rights and dignity of the transgender community. The Commission’s stand is clear that steps must be taken to uphold their rights as human beings and protect them against any discrimination, harm and violence. The Commission would like to reiterate that all human beings, regardless of their sexual orientation, shall enjoy a full range of human rights. Based on the study, the Commission recommends for the protection and promotion of transgender person rights in conformity with international human rights standards and norms through: a. 6 Awareness and Education Stakeholders: Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Health, public and private universities | Report On Transgender Persons In KL And Selangor