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Transgender in Pakistan

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Title

Transgender in Pakistan

Subject

Devaluation of Trans Persons in Muslim Pakistan

Description

Sunny is a trans person living in Pakistan. She begs in order to survive. Others get by as sex workers or dancers. As an expert for transgender issues at the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Reem Sharif found a way to support her community.

Trans people in Pakistan are frequently cast out by their families and live in poverty. They can find safe spaces and a new family in special centers. Here, they do not have to hide and discover that they are not alone in their fight for survival and recognition in Pakistan’s conservative society.

Source

DW Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA9BwA4uO1o

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YouTube ID

ZA9BwA4uO1o

Citation

“Transgender in Pakistan”, The Historical Development of BIPOC Trans-Spiritual Leadership, LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed December 27, 2024, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/exhibits/show/bipoc-trans-spiritual/item/2373.