Transgender in Pakistan | DW Documentary

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.
Only around 10 thousand people of Pakistan’s population of 220 million are officially counted as members of the “third gender,” yet it’s estimated that the true figure may be as high as 300 thousand.
A report by Vanessa Juercke
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[@frauyodortmund]

Being born in Pakistan is a struggle in itself

[@IrtizaNadeem-jt8cn]

I can attest to that. I am trapped among zombies. You can call us zombified as the Russians except we are semi Taliban wannabes on steroids.

[@frauyodortmund]

@@IrtizaNadeem-jt8cn does whole of Pakistan love the Taliban or is it just the Khyber state

[@pimpinaintdeadho]

​​@@IrtizaNadeem-jt8cn Brother, try to save some money so you can leave. Do some research, work hard to save your money and make a better life for you and your family. You can do it💪. There's a whole world out there.

[@IrtizaNadeem-jt8cn]

@@pimpinaintdeadho That's easier said than done. Our passport rate is abysmal and we are one of the most despised country in the world. Not easy to get away. All I can say is that you need to treasure your way of life and your freedoms ESPECIALLY your society whether good or bad. People like myself can only dream of it. My depression and anxiety in this prison will be the end of me anyway.

[@habibmehar7691]

It's a privileged but you dumbb people don't actually know because you don't live here

[@jamieharrison192]

Just because you do not agree with someone does not give you the right to harm them in any way.

[@VladaDudak]

As you can see it’s became standard in society mainly against LGBTQ+ people even in democracies.

[@randymarsh9488]

Yes it does, worry about your own culture!

[@emma-ik5xc]

@@randymarsh9488 Then hopefully you will go to jail as society has no need for your judgement

[@Ww28sbvf]

​@@randymarsh9488 no it does not.

[@eris_.]

@@randymarsh9488it’s always the hypocrites that got nothing good to say

[@krissy0628]

The man who took in one of the women and calls her his 5th sister! Pure love and blessings to his family

[@candidapple]

made me cry lmao

[@ejd7881]

it's not a woman

[@strnglhld]

@@ejd7881She is❤

[@maenastevenson]

@@ejd7881yes she is!! 😸☝🏻

[@Nigerian-born_American]

@@strnglhld Counterfeit money is NOT the same as real money. Therefore, that is a he

[@hera7884]

“From the victim, to the Protector.” That’s a true Survivor. Not just a victim, a Survivor.

[@glennsriyousefbaun-cueto9287]

Da point!

[@derekdolcy5839]

Amen 🙂🙏❤️

[@hanzx.]

👍👍👍

[@unicorn1620]

Victim, survivor, protector, hero. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍

[@Havemercy1964]

Love this❤

[@waqasali-so8bj]

I grew up in Pakistan, seen these people suffering in the Pakistani society, wish to do something good for them.

[@JeovaniSantos-iu5wu]

Hello baby lm from Brasil

[@juliagalvao854]

But check how many nice people were interviewed, be proud of them.

[@honeygracearzadon]

I pity them because there's no equal treatment for people like them. I am very lucky as in my country, the Philippines 🇵🇭, we are treated equally. Transgenders have rights and discrimination is not tolerated. In our office, we have a lot of Transgenders and we excel in every field. I just hope that all people would be open minded and treat every human being normally. If this happens, what a wonderful world we would have. ❤️ ❤❤

[@JustAnotherY0te]

Same for Canada- I feel blessed to live in a place (for now) where not only I'm free to be myself but youth are. I was 14-15 when I came out, I'm almost 25 now

[@bhavikshah6528]

Philippines is Cristian English speaking country. Don't compare it with poor quality Pakistan. It's lost its Hindu legacy where transgender would get respect for their being.

[@HesitantPrizefighter]

I'm from Indonesia we are southeast Asian. But I'm sorry I'm still not tolerated if about LGBTQ

[@bhavikshah6528]

@@HesitantPrizefighter bcoz you are following anti-human religion

[@HesitantPrizefighter]

@@bhavikshah6528 yeah whatever you say, I'm still following the traditional. I'm tolerated about religion, racial and other but is LGBT, is not

[@SunnyTacos]

These documentaries really help to put things into perspective, I have my share of problems like virtually everyone in the world but compared to these people it feels like so insignificant, Im truly blessed with the life I have and pray that these people can find their peace.

[@dreamthedream8929]

Haven't you heard that struggles should not be compared and in fact are not comparable as they are personal in their nature?

[@indiasong29]

@@dreamthedream8929 as long as it helps him put things into perspective! Let him do whatever he wants!

[@hilestoby2628]

Despite the hardships they face, the smiles in them show the best of humanity.

[@hanawolfgang]

Lol

[@roach_but_roachier]

I think they need Aallah

[@marinachenkual3954]

Yes,they are a human being.They also have a value as a human being.But dont shove it on our face and force us to called mankind gender as a pronoun.The fact that this lgbtq people trying to force the heterosexual people by prohibiting them from using the word he and she and forcing them to use they is just too offending and crazy, and they are gong too far!!.So much so like Sodom & Gomorrah!

[@chrisnotpratt1903]

​@@roach_but_roachier nah

[@bane4165]

Hahahaha

[@niverahamed8920]

Being born in Pakistan is a struggle in itself.

[@aims1819]

Unless you're Islamabadi or karachiite

[@docdynamix]

🐕

[@rangeramarilla7301]

​@@aims1819 people from karachi have privilege? sorry if my question is dumb...

[@bella_cc]

I am so proud to was born in Thailand 🇹🇭 , we are independent and respected others people

[@thatsyotea1331]

That’s so refreshing to know cause I want to move there and I’m trans ❤️❤️

[@TheOnlyWil]

“It’s just like a woman is beautiful. It’s just like a woman is intelligent. In the same manner, a woman is a transgender.” So gorgeously poetic

[@proudindian7037]

To live in Pakistan and also to be transgender.... and still love their life and fights for them...I salute to there bravery and positive mindset and suddenly i started appreciating my life..

[@SHAFAMATEEN]

what do u mean by living in Pakistan and also to be transgender???? if u r indian u should clearly know that most of asian countries treat transgenders same bcz of lack of education, india is not exception

[@blueshuriken2839]

Weird how religious preachers go to prisons to preach god and forgiveness to criminals but will treat law abiding LGBT people terribly.

[@CacaoFlower]

Usually preachers preach to those willing to hear the gospel, the LGBT enjoy living in their sin majority of the time

[@Forevergreenclover]

@@CacaoFlower no matter what you’re choosing sin according to some religion. Guess you don’t deserve humanity from those who consider you sinful, right?

[@raquelrivas2431]

Because it is lie those preaches love God.

[@lile-um4yu]

If I can given the chance to choose between LGBT and someone on the street and the dog I will choose dog someone who live on the street .The problem of allowing it it's demonic if I don't like it I musn't be force to love them .Why we humans we like to change God will and embrace devil will .Animals sometimes are better they don't change to what they born

[@muzammil_pathan20]

Yes yes sister ​@CacaoFlower

[@EllionicoJohn]

for the guy @ 4:28, Pakistan and the world need more people like you

[@Gustava10]

He’s such an angel!!❤️

[@timbohp]

@ramanauskiene edita Based on the fact that he doesn't judge others and accepts her as who she is. No harm caused.

[@Im_Z_4747]

Probably a closeted ex Muslim .

[@originalunoriginal4055]

​@@Im_Z_4747 his master plan is to show this to the UK border force when he arrives in a dingy boat and use this to seek asylum. He can now say, " after showing my support, my life in danger, I need admission to safe passage in UK" 😮😅

[@duangp993]

​@@timbohp HIM

[@onyxopal2909]

Im Persian transgender from iran,tehran city.... I hope the best happen for this Angels... I hope running to My country... Long story and i can't explain here but I hope before im die I can run....pray 🙏 for me every one of you ❤

[@orsolyaszakacs9439]

Nobody deserves such harassment, yes. However : you are not "trans" gender. Trans means going beyond/across of something. And you cannot change ehat you are. It is physically impossible.

[@Boricua..4]

I hope and pray you’re happy safe and loved

[@sammanshah9408]

Don't do this to yourself, be brave

[@mz6367]

You’re loved I pray for you

[@richanthon]

Heartbreaking. Why can’t people just love each other? ❤️💔

[@kelvincostner7775]

Fear God

[@walfikriafrinaldi3663]

god

[@eris_.]

Yes god is the reason why so many people suffer because of his cult following that interpreted his words wrongly and decide they them selves are god and make others lives miserable

[@walfikriafrinaldi3663]

@@eris_. god the reason people live 😅

[@eris_.]

@@walfikriafrinaldi3663 and the reason many in the past have died and the reason why so many live in oppression today

[@mikebreslaw9651]

considering the overall situation these people are brave

[@B_Bodziak]

Absolutely

[@flimcomedy7667]

Brave? Lol them look unharmed. There are women getting killed out of honor yet they are able to walk free. 🤔🤔 They seem safe if you ask me.

[@shahrukhkhan8307]

what situation?? we literally had transgenders in Pakistan even before you people in west knew what Transgenders are. they are here in Pakistan for more then 2500 years now. also we have more Transgenders then USA.

[@pratikkohale6505]

​@@shahrukhkhan8307 kuch bhi 😂😂😂😂

[@exnihilo415]

@@shahrukhkhan8307 I'm not sure it's a transgender counting olympic competition, but I take your point. That said, Trans people have been in North America with the Native Americans since they walked across the land bridge from Siberia thousands of years ago. You can still see them today (the Two Spirit people). That said, sure, I have no doubt that trans people have been in Pakistan longer since it was settled far earlier in human development. There are lots of trans people in both countries and it's unfortunate that many people in the west do not realize this. How many trans people per capita would you estimate in Pakistan? 1 in 200? 1 in 400? I realize there probably isn't any actual census or survey data on this.

[@paulthomas281]

These people's stories are incredible and show us what is the purpose of being human: to nourish others.

[@lilacseahorse542]

Beautiful way of putting it and true on every level ❤❤❤

[@businesslady7840]

Let people do what makes them happy as long as they're not harming anyone 😢❤

[@Golden-berry]

Kids are suffering right now.

[@gp2338]

They are harming our kids psychologically

[@randymarsh9488]

Worry your own culture!

[@sutty85]

The issue is it is harming people. Women's spaces and rights as well as the minds of children.... if LGBTQ wasnt so obsessed with equality and trying to force people into their way of thinking, things would be different. There needs to be trans sports, trans toilets and LGBTQ needs to stay out of school. No pride month' either. Its ridiculous.

[@historyloveriii2949]

The problem is in the USA, transgenderism is being rammed down our throats! There are some who feel that every child is transgender and that needs medical intervention.

[@ksidnfurnekaoajdbdjfkn]

By shedding light on their plight, she helps build understanding and compassion. Reem's commitment to uplifting and empowering the community is a beacon of progress and humanity in a world that still has much to learn about acceptance and inclusion. Thank you for the greate film

[@abbasrizvi4953]

As a Pakistani man I am heartbroken to the conditions trans community lives in, how society has left them to rot away like garbage. It is my wish and dream to see them as equals in society.

[@johnconnors3962]

They are not my equal.

[@fale892]

​@@johnconnors3962 youre below them

[@ilenamutis2245]

@@fale892 Right! 👍

[@notfunny007]

You are the result of a progressive Pakistan

[@ltreylukwesa]

@@user-hi2gj6em1f 😂

[@ahakchan842]

What a heart breaking life honestly. But seeing the younger generation interviewed atleast stating positive things was good.

[@vanessajuercke4789]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. It's nice to hear that you liked the positive perspective of the younger people!

[@originalunoriginal4055]

It'll help their case for asylum seekers residency upon arriving in the Western hemisphere

[@stephaniebailey7923]

I worked for the richest powerful government officials dictators. in LOUISIANA even their children/grandchildren are powerful dictators. Because of their money power connections friends in high place they are above the law untouchable and. LOUISIANA CITIENS are threatened paid out to do their bidding. Because of their government positions LOUISIANA CITIZENS trust every thing they say and show them. This is how they are able to execute so many LOUISIANA CITIZENS even citizens who are doing their bidding for them.

[@sasori7054]

older people accept them too. transgenderism has been part of our society for centuries... the problems started with the british rule and continue now due to extremist views held by few.

[@sasori7054]

@@somali_lion_84 ik.

[@mpat100]

Blessings for all these people in the documentary

[@planetviision9702]

“A Transgender person’s biggest worry is a place to live”, is that not something we ALL desire?? Like who wants to be homeless? That’s just silly.

[@theforeignsicktravel]

I travelled to Pakistan for 11 months, and this is true. Excellent documentary

[@Sskim-ue6]

So they are everywhere? I am going for work and I have to take my family with me. But I don't want them to see men dressed as women.

[@ghostrider_1701]

​@@Sskim-ue6 u living in pakistan?

[@Sskim-ue6]

@ghostrider_1701 No I live in the UAE. Have to visit for a few days due to work.

[@toriladybird511]

​@@Sskim-ue6 those ladies do not want to see you. To be honest ya kids won't care its YOU with an issue.

[@aljavaddmaruz695]

Yeah so??

[@estermihailova]

This is beyond brave! To show their true identity in such a hostile place, knowing that they can be attacked at any time and still holding their ground!

[@spes1488]

they deserve it

[@Zoelovesmelanie-bc7sf]

​@@apebass2215just stop being an awful person:(

[@OutletR]

It telling an obsevrational truth is "awful" then most likey you are a narcissist, narcissist don't like being tolled the opposite of what they belief ESPECIALLY factual believes against those said narcissist which is you @@Zoelovesmelanie-bc7sf

[@mysticani1691]

​@@apebass2215 did you... Did you even watch the video?

[@mysticani1691]

@@apebass2215 If that is what you inferred from this extremely informative video, then I feel sorry for you. To hear the tale of people who suffer in their communities just for going against the societal norm of what it means to be a human and then conclude something as hateful as you did, is extremely disappointing.

[@captpain1]

It is very sad that some should tell others who can be happy or not.

[@tarnvirsingh1201]

As a Sikh I believe in equality to all beings. Nobody has the right answer why they born or feel this way so we have to accept them. Ofcourse spirituality helps overcome lustful behavior regardless of homosexuality or heterosexual. God help us all 🙏

[@glennsriyousefbaun-cueto9287]

Masya'allah brother🙏

[@fifiadan]

@@glennsriyousefbaun-cueto9287 How you can say mashaallah to accepting homosexuality? Relax brother as God has spoken against this look at the time of Lut. May god guide us brother.

[@orsolyaszakacs9439]

Depends on how you define acceptance and judgment. We are not obligated to accept their delusion that they can be another sex. We can freely judge this. They deserve respect as human being but we do not have to affirm their mental problem.

[@tarnvirsingh1201]

@@fifiadan bro u didn’t understand what I meant to say about discrimination against homosexuals not in favor of homosexuals acts .

[@tarnvirsingh1201]

@@fifiadan I didn’t mean to praise homosexuals acts. I meant to say homosexuals are humans too so they shouldn’t be oppressed or treated badly yet they have to overcome lustful behavior too as heterosexuals .

[@riazkottal4833]

They have every right to live their lives with dignity and no one has the right to judge them.

[@vanessajuercke4789]

Word!

[@not_ur_fucking-type.]

I do

[@orsolyaszakacs9439]

Depends on how you define judging them. Harassment/violence should NEVER be an answer, but stating facts like we cannot change our sex is a perfectly fine thought.

[@lykasnikos1894]

Nobody has the right to judge anyone but also you can make pretend that this man is a woman just because he feels this way.... No

[@riazkottal4833]

@@lykasnikos1894 it isn’t the physical but what is their minds most of the time that make them the way they are How can we criticize them for that. Live and let live

[@louieadam251]

Let them live the way they want as long they do not harm others. They deserve respect, a right to live, to love and to choose.

[@janeto1057]

Based on my experience as a blackwoman in Islamabad, they are usually sweet people. They just want to live their life. They love it when you unhesitatingly seat with them in bus. They like to gist, even if they know you don't understand urdu😂😂. I only think they need to reduce their make up. Many of them live in hiding in family homes not allowed to associate. That part of the culture is so shameful. 😢

[@ghulamsarwar687]

Incest doesn't harm you.. would you agree with it?

[@louieadam251]

@@ghulamsarwar687 stupid analogy.

[@abuantor4648]

Yes. The side that supports transgenders and the side that doesn't support transgenders can both have their say but at the end of the day, no one should be harmed. If they chose to do that to their body, then they can do what they want. If they are going against their religion, people can try to explain to them, but once someone is harming the other side, that's when it goes wrong.

[@Baumsteigar]

@@ghulamsarwar687 it does harm someone and that someone is the child

[@Kellbell00]

We are not oppressed here in the states. The west should look into stories like these instead of creating mountains out of mole hills. These women are so brave 💖

[@ohshedee2020]

Its nice to see people that are not coming from the angry, fearful, uneducated side.

[@nightrider6357]

Anyone know where I can find the opening piece of music - from 0:00 until 0:48…have tried Shazam but it gives me all sorts of different tracks, none of which are this one! TIA

[@asha8443]

You can see a sweetness in their character behind the pain. I wish my Pakistani trans sisters all the best in their journeys..stay strong!!

[@the-toecutter]

Sorry but most of them seem dodgy to me

[@asha8443]

They are a persecuted minority group..I come from Pakistan so I’d say it’s the religious imams that are the dodgy ones..

[@asha8443]

They are a persecuted minority group..I come from Pakistan so I’d say it’s the religious imams that are the dodgy ones..

[@asha8443]

They are a persecuted minority group..I come from Pakistan so I’d say it’s the religious imams that are the dodgy ones..

[@asha8443]

They are a persecuted minority group..I come from Pakistan so I’d say it’s the religious imams that are the dodgy ones..

[@rutaiwanwongsirasawad4040]

Thanks for such a good doc, it has broaden my world.

[@beettootv]

As a human being they do deserve equal rights of social security without any doubt. transgenders are very talented and have more potential to build great social change. I salute you DW to film this issue.

[@Aguynamemiguel]

Just curious..what about female to male transgender? ? Would their family just marry her off ? Instead of dealing with her gender identity..

[@johnnyearp52]

That is my question. Why all male to female?

[@eashamalik9402]

In extremely misogynistic societies, its much harder for women to escape their social role than men. That’s why theres barely any visible FTM people.

[@ulmmini]

As a pakistani ive also wondered why do the transgender community want to be women when they know women are treated like shet in pak.

[@greeninnature3470]

@@johnnyearp52 The problem is they aren’t actual trans. they are in the category of intersex.

[@johnnyearp52]

@@greeninnature3470 How do you know whether they are trans or intersex?

[@PakistanTrapMusic]

I am deeply hurt by the accusations and discrimination against people of different cultures, races, and religions in our society. The root cause of this problem is the lack of education and awareness about diversity and inclusion. It's essential that we all take responsibility for educating ourselves and improving our understanding of other cultures. However, the question remains, how can we achieve this? We need collective action as a society to address this issue, rather than just relying on individual efforts. Unfortunately, even some of the groups that identify as 'we' face discrimination, making it even more challenging to achieve true equality and respect for all

[@daviddutch8652]

Exactly, anyone who got past 3rd grade knows there's only two genders. I accept people as they are, but don't expect me to ignore science, biology and language. They exist for a reason.

[@PakistanTrapMusic]

@@daviddutch8652 we also need a truly education teaches us about ethics

[@EnglishElly]

So you accept anyone who is killing you or making harm to you and your children due to his/their belief and culture?))) So the lion has all the right to eat you, accept it, dude, a clever and armed person to grab everything you have, accept it, they have the right of power, dude, you are done, bleat and obey after parroting mass media slogan, enjoy self-sacrifice, self-clean the world, it does not need idiots) .

[@EnglishElly]

@@PakistanTrapMusic what kind of ethics, silly?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@daviddutch8652]

@@PakistanTrapMusic I agree, changing a five year olds gender is pretty unethical for example. Just like changing the definition of the word woman.

[@hinarajpoot6812]

Even a common woman's life is difficult in Pakistan.

[@hafsaomar1025]

But u can’t be a women .. a women is a female adult. You are men identify as a woman . But that doesn’t mean you deserve to be beaten or ridiculed.

[@patrickdixon7202]

Wrong.

[@donnuele7693]

The important thing is respecting their body's choice you can be against it but accepting their existance

[@iwantedtosayyouarepretty6939]

They CAN be women but not real women. People should accept the true but they don’t want to accept that because it’s hurt to hear the truth.

[@user-my7cw9us9l]

​@@donnuele7693 Accepting what God has forbid is what has made them so publicly bold faced, that behavior is based on a lie and deception , and that infects the minds of the innocent and impressionable . That has been man's history ......and then we wonder why God set standards. When is enough enough ? And based on whose ideals ? When having relations with animals starts getting the same attention will your views be the same ? Should people who identify as vegetables and animals get the same rights ? When does the madness end ......it doesn't ,God's law vs man ? No contest !

[@jaykalenova7501]

Thank youuu

[@Mehrab_neon]

Respect every transgender person,,they have life also like us😢😢

[@spikeabug]

Yes

[@dajiedkynsai1669]

I respect them but I don't support them at all cost..

[@apebass2215]

Why should I respect a man who doesn't respect women and treats womanhood like a costume he can wear?

[@emilienanglada5136]

Heart breaking story and yet they are so visible and are fighting. Lots of love to the community in Pakistan and around the world!

[@vanessajuercke1578]

Thank you for your words!

[@shahrukhkhan8307]

they are safe here in Pakistan.

[@Baumsteigar]

@@shahrukhkhan8307 big fan sir

[@misssexandsafari]

You’re BRAVE. Keep being YOU. Regardless of who or what that means. BE YOU.

[@junaidtipu7340]

Im a Pakistani born and raised guy. This documentary is both sad and equally positive, in that coming across transgender people in day to day life is a norm for most urban Pakistanis, as generally the community is openly welcomed at weddings and equally found on streets shopping and getting on with life. Attitudes will surely change with normalisation of the community taking up more responsible and professional roles. There is now likes of Dr Meerub and others who are well educated, articulate professionals braving their way into spheres once considered untouchable for the rest of the transgender or even LGBTQ community. Eventually, we all need to love and respect other human beings for just that fact, regardless of their gender or personal life choices.

[@Xxsorafan]

Well said thank you. I was worried to visit Pakistan as a trans woman

[@ronaldnotheis6352]

Amazing to see these brave people fighting for justice and equality! Great documentary as always:)

[@vanessajuercke1578]

Danke 🙏😘

[@KoulGa]

What justice and what equality, all I see is degenerancy in the name of individual freedom and rights.

[@ronaldnotheis6352]

Live and let live my friend. Degeneracy is a completely unfitting term unless you are talking about the exertion of influence and negative impact the society is having on these people

[@RandomCutieAsian]

@@KoulGa Justice and equality according to what they wanted. Without the judgement of other people. Let them live as what they wanted as long as they don't hurt you physically. 😊😊

[@bennadinayandex1207]

@@vanessajuercke1578 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@kaciebirim5617]

What i dont like is a trans man fighting real women with the strength of a man then wants to be treated like a woman... crazy world

[@johnutube1894]

Does anyone know the name of artist/film song played at the end?

[@ywiggan]

Well said not a criminal 👏 a human being ❤❤❤❤ power to you all 🎉🎉🎉

[@Tom-ul3gb]

No One Should Be Criminalized for Being Themselves 100%

[@thabawwss97]

But the thing is that even a criminal is a human being...

[@bloomy27]

Living as Pakistan is a struggle itself I can’t imagine being trans as well , they are so brave 😢❤

[@PakistanTrapMusic]

In fact, they are braver than we imagine. I treat them equally. It hurts me when someone blames them.

[@hibafaisal2531]

Lol why do Indians talk about struggle ☕💀

[@pipipupu5104]

@@hibafaisal2531 why do you pakistanis litreally compare yourself to Indians is this a video about Indians look at your country and try to fix it. No wonder why your country is always in bada news

[@hibafaisal2531]

@@pipipupu5104 compare with india lol 🤣🤣☕ the one who commented was a Indian first leave transgender aside just see muslims in india still have guts to talk about pakistan where atleast govt trying keep this community safe with their limited sources.

[@bloomy27]

@@hibafaisal2531 I don’t get why you’re obsessed with Indians in the replies but I’m not even Indian. I’m black and Irish

[@shopwildvenus]

This documentary talks about transgender people but we only get to meet transgender women. Where do trans men exist here? Do they have a voice? Are they more worried about money, harassment etc? Or are they able to blend into the background more easily? I’d be very interested to learn more.

[@sasori7054]

Parents are more tolerant for trans 'daughters' and the society treats cross dressing women better so they are able to express themselves without being disowned and telling the world they are trans they can just cut their hair short and cross dress and live their life as another Pakistani would. (some parents might marry them off thinking that would fix their dysphoria tho)

[@brandhimcneill2694]

I also struggle as a TransWomen living in USA. I grew up in Muslim community and that was even harder. So I left Muslim community, and adopted Hindu practice, and I have at least some respect from Hindus in America, but even the Christian people, as well as secular people, cause discrimination for my kind.

[@GadsdenHomie1776]

How are you struggling in the US?

[@mikicerise6250]

​@@GadsdenHomie1776Are you serious? Have you seen your country?

[@Itsranb]

By your name you seem indian to me

[@xoxo.000]

I am Moslem. I believe people like that should get guidance, direction and the embrace of the people around them. Guiding and embracing them to the straight path instead of judging and hurting them. I also have a friend like this.

[@winglau3128]

Wtf is moslem??

[@H.K.5]

Well the problem is, there’s too many people who are feeding their delusions. You can’t call yourself a Muslim and a transgender at the same time.

[@orsolyaszakacs9439]

There is nothing wrong with judgement in itself. The problem is the harassment. We have to face reality and remind these people too : you cannot change your sex.

[@ElsebelseElsbeth]

Who are you , or your god, to decide they need that kind of guidance? They, like everyone in the LGBTQ+ comunity, don't need the direction that leads them away from themselfes and their human rights.

[@muhammadsani9956]

They are wrong they should be punished

[@camilla_k97]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Even here in Holland, people often discriminate someone, who's different and who's against conservative ideas. I know, I'm a childfree person. I never wanted a family, and I decided to be childfree, when I was a teenager myself, and after many years it didn't change, of course. I don't care, but some native Dutch people continue being angry about me. F*** all haters. Your life - your choice!

[@babs_babs]

I get most confused when others say folks like you are selfish for not wanting kids. Especially when it’s coming from a parent who just wants a grand baby

[@camilla_k97]

@@babs_babs Exactly

[@migfondserfahrungsberichte]

Very interesting documentary. Thanks for the insights! I really wonder, how one can dislike this video. Right now it has 3064 likes and 3040 dislikes... crazy!

[@vanessajuercke4789]

Hey Moritz! Danke, dass du dir die Doku angeschaut hast. Wieso sehe ich die Dislikes nicht? Werden bei mir nicht angezeigt. Aber ja, das Thema ist sehr umstritten. Viele Menschen sind gegen Transpersonen - besonders in einem konservativen Land wie Pakistan. Liebe Grüße!

[@abujeylani8937]

It got dislikes because this documentary is making them victims and trying to make the God fearing people to humanize with these alphabet thugs. Just like in the west especially the U.S once they get power and they will try to silence the majority and enforce their lgbt agenda on us. Unacceptable!!

[@abdullahfarishta]

Seeing this makes me proud of being a Pakistani for the first time.

[@EuropeanLoyalist]

Respect! 🤝🏻

[@roselindakombo491]

Let people be what they want to be,I feel for these beautiful humans there is beauty in diversity

[@theresakellaway3329]

What an amazing documentary! Big thanks to the filming crew giving these wonderful people a voice and sharing it with the world. ❤

[@vanessajuercke1578]

Thank you Theresa 🙏❤️

[@teddy89288]

👍

[@CharTheBeauty]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@iknowgatsby]

"The government should give us housing"? Do they realize they're living in a poor country? 😶

[@apebass2215]

Entitled men.

[@viviankincaid6103]

Justice, protection, compassion, and government assistance rights for all transgender people in Pakistan 🇵🇰 👍

[@hirenahir76200]

Rule no.1: never born in Pakistan and North Korea Rule no.2: never forget rule no.1

[@normalguy853]

Rule no. 3 : You are not the person who is going to decide where you should born.

[@teddy89288]

@@normalguy853 😂😜😝Rule4: Dil garden garden

[@tofurakhanom2644]

Wth they don't even have woman right in Pakistan let alone man dressed up as woman 😅😅

[@JohnBosco.1308]

I am watching this brilliant video for a second time, yet taking away disheartening outpour of emotions. "I am alone---just because of my reality" "I am not a criminal, I am a human being" "If you kill a dog on one side of the street and trans on the other; the dog has a value not the trans" What these guys go through is overwhelming. It is incumbent on all of humanity to embrace and protect one another.

[@mrpuppet1000]

Guys? Excuse me, but they are women.

[@raavenzen6100]

​@@mrpuppet1000 😂

[@aramrehobnalbani9423]

@@mrpuppet1000hahahaha. NO NO

[@msjunpyo8]

This is sad and beautiful at the same time... Beautiful because they have each other and sad because of the treatment..

[@TheMetallicSharpie]

One thing that's wild on KZbin is if there's a video about a trans person suffering, all the comments are positive and see their humanity. If it's a video about a trans person thriving and standing in their power, all the comments are negative and dehumanizing.

[@franckdominique2860]

Really interesting documentary !

[@jeanneclerc8762]

Thank you for making these amazing documentaries! almost wish they were longer

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@vanessajuercke1578]

Thank you Jeanne 🙏😘

[@harveythrondsen9354]

I am very happy for the transgender people of Pakistan. They can cooperate actively. I hope more and more people will understand that human beings are just simply human beings.

[@RandomCutieAsian]

This is very short documentary for an interesting topic. Wish it is 30 minutes or more longer.

[@viajerogastronomico6335]

Reem's friend is a true Man, Protecting a human

[@JohnBosco.1308]

"If I was a boy I will be a hero if I were a proper girl a heroine but what can I do, I chose to become nothing" That was disheartening. It made me wanna cry. Human beings can be cruel. I hope they can let them live their lives. I wish them well.

[@mamoon_3738]

Yes! the environment they live in is horrendous just look at how people look at them in this video I don't want to lie to myself and be positive, I can't imagine the slightest success or well being if I were in their shoes, unacceptable culture, I'm very sorry but this country is very uncivilized for sure.

[@commonman1925]

Well, boy = hero. Girl =heroin... But what should we call you if you are a boy dressed as a girl??? They themselves are not accepting themselves and want us to accept them...

[@lordofthe.rhymes]

Doctor here. Please understand that intersex people (ambiguous genitilia since birth) and transgender people (the ones who convert from their biological gender to the other one) are different. At least reputed channels like DW can provide this clarity. May both of these groups find love and peace.

[@meepo4212]

Loved this documentary. And it makes me realise the journey I’ve travelled accepting trans people. My heart goes out to them ❤

[@kaptainkaos1202]

My heart breaks for them. I know their pain because I am a transwoman. I have seen the best and worst of people.

[@bluelight2681]

My friend is trans, and I fear for their life every day. All they bring to this world is joy, but people want to hurt them? It hurts me that people are so hateful.

[@bluelight2681]

@CJ You know what the help is? It's gender transitioning. 98% of transgender people who transition are happy.

[@patrickmunneke8348]

@@bluelight2681 That's absolutely not true. Rates of suicide skyrocket after transitioning.

[@littlesunshine4591]

​@CJ if you have nothing good to say , it's not hard to keep quiet

[@littlesunshine4591]

@CJ Really? You couldn't even come out with a good comeback? How old are you ? 14 years old? 15 years old? Also looking at it your name is familiar, where did I see you ? 🤔🤔🤔, Oh yes Cardi b twerking video (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠), you're the one lusting over her

[@MarlonSore]

Hello everyone to all my beautiful transgender people in Pakistan love from Philippines

[@sunmoon2303]

I truly wish we would all just be treated like human beings. Not because of our race, sexuality, gender ect . Treated right because we are humans.

[@MsYates-nl7xf]

Beautiful documentary ❤ i wish all trans people peace, love, and happiness.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching, we’re glad you enjoy our content :)

[@vanessajuercke1578]

Yes 🙏 Thank you for leaving a comment

[@bennadinayandex1207]

@@DWDocumentary clown 🤡

[@ctrllvr]

​@@bennadinayandex1207 I'm in your walls

[@dbuc4671]

@@bennadinayandex1207 yes, you are, i agree 🤣🤣💩

[@mariatereza7673]

Muito bom seu documentário, parabéns ❤🇧🇷🇵🇰

[@carlosmartinnn]

E entendi uma palavra do documentário ? 😂É loucuraaaaa quem vai para um país desse. As leis lá não são o que o pessoal pensa que seja. O Islã diz, o Islã manda. Deus me livre.

[@mariatereza7673]

@@carlosmartinnn sim, mas eu entendo, todos países tem o seu lado obscuro 🤔

[@carlosmartinnn]

@@mariatereza7673 Hummmmmmm. Não diga ? Tu não entendi nem a tua cultura e tá entendendo a cultura dos outros países também. ?😂🤣

[@TheKoolblu]

From everything that I have seen , Pakistan is such a beautiful country ! I never imagined how beautiful the country really is . I hope that the country will start to accept and to treat the trans community better . Love from America

[@hornybodhisattva]

It’s amazing they even allowed to exist ❤❤

[@mrexpress8002]

Dude your lucky to even exist too . shame on you for spreading lies and hatred on a subject you do not know much about

[@IrtizaNadeem-jt8cn]

LOL at the Western comments thinking this is a new phenomenon in Pakistan. This community has been here for centuries. Not everything is Western oriented.

[@IrtizaNadeem-jt8cn]

@@iii___iii Yes.

[@nana00037]

@@iii___iii I think India even has a tradition related to this, I forgot the name/details but you can check it out

[@johnnyearp52]

​@@nana00037 Hijra

[@spartan218837]

Not that it's new. But that they're allowed to live in Islamic conservatism

[@thymelaka4758]

These people want us to accept who they are while they themselves don't like themselves. What a load of crap.

[@TatisRiveraVideo]

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[@JanaVoggel-xu6ny]

Thank you Vanessa for this amazing report! Love seeing your videos and learned a lot with this one !

[@vanessajuercke1578]

Thank you Jana!

[@TheSlaveOfAllah1992]

May Allah guide them.

[@Salmakhan66535]

Why hate them what they are they are funny happy people

[@clopper3753]

You should read how the west hate these ppl now.... Go read comments on videos.

[@toriladybird511]

These women are so brave. I do not care what others say about your gender at birth. We tell people not to judge others for their appearance then promply loose their 4 brain cells when a person dresses as a woman. Erm but we are not supposed to judge. My love to these wonderful strong women.

[@Melnokina.-.]

Men

[@exnihilo415]

@@Melnokina.-. Transphobe.

[@Yolk421]

@@exnihilo415 they are men always will be. That’s truth,that’s fact!

[@Melnokina.-.]

@@exnihilo415 so facts are now offensive to you lmao

[@exnihilo415]

@@Yolk421 Trans women are women to me.

[@dunk3793]

So very brave, proud and inspiring. They deserve mutual respect, love and support.

[@SHINOBI-ALX]

Support for mental issue

[@anidiotmakesthings]

@@SHINOBI-ALX We support you getting a therapist. That definitely sounds like a good idea for you.

[@SHINOBI-ALX]

​@@anidiotmakesthingstell me one reason ?

[@anidiotmakesthings]

@@SHINOBI-ALX Oh, we aren’t talking about you?

[@derpfaddesweisen]

​@@SHINOBI-ALX You spend your time on the internet being destructive and with the sole reason to increase the pain of an oppressed minority. I'm pretty sure that's more pathological than wanting to be yourself

[@kcakuzet-zi3um]

I'm just so lucky that I live in the Philippines where transgender women are given a lot of opportunities to work and explore and be themselves. I guess they should do that as well in their country

[@sisidaisy6145]

They r the strong fighters against the cruel society, and I respect that. I have friends who is trans at one time Im so in love to one of my friend because of how he is but he ignore that

[@aatmaja3]

They should get the respect and recognition, we all deserve happiness :)

[@H.K.5]

They shouldn’t call themselves Muslims though, it’s an insult to the religion.

[@omkarjadhav8664]

​@@H.K.5 Actually right! It's the reason for their oppression

[@H.K.5]

@@omkarjadhav8664 There is no oppression, just delusion.

[@BD06]

​@@H.K.5 only to the cis-heterosexual eyes, there isn't obviously.

[@pilgrim18]

They don't deserve but

[@farnaztari6267]

Thank you for the documentary. ❤️ Thank you very much.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@Vero2yu]

*It is one thing to be gay and lesbian, but that is something that is innate in people who have a different heart and soul, being a homosxual is LITERALLY as natural as being straight. If Allah created humans (which I think most people in Pakistan believes) and some of those are straight, so then same being also created the homosxuals, like bcz if being straight is natural then having different feelings than the straight people is natural too. Different feelings, different hearts and minds, different souls can therefore be Naturally attracted to each other.*

[@zainabyasir8918]

5:27 i meet her every single time i go to saddar and she is a charm! Such a nice person inside out always smiling and laughing. Love her! MAY GOD EASE PAINS OF OUR BEAUTIFUL BEINGS! ♥️

[@VINAYUK_27]

Life of transgenders are same here in India but indian transgenders are economically very strong even More than normal person. My feelings are same for Pakistani transgender which humanity ❤❤

[@80bbygrl]

Why is it in Thailand, you can't tell the guys from the girls, but everywhere else, it looks like a man in a wig? 😬 I mean, I know men are built different in Thailand, but damn...

[@mikaprecious6875]

Thai i mean in general chinese ect mean dont have a strong bone men look alresdy feminine

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

The world must recognize us as people of equal rights to freedom and prosperity. ❤❤❤ We are who we are .

[@shanelittle1025]

Maybe there should be more mental health care.

[@andanandan6061]

Didn't we give you enough ? What else do you want ?

[@ElsebelseElsbeth]

​@@andanandan6061did yoy see the documentary?

[@aceace9397]

​@@andanandan6061exactly

[@kkyry]

I don't understand what is the problem stated in the first 21 seconds of the video. Did I miss something?

[@emchammer1815]

I like transgendered people. They are unique and seem happier even though some struggle internally. They fascinate me and I think many would be ok with that.

[@lastbruh62]

Transgender ppl tend to do ra** crimes equal to the number of what straight ppl do , the number of trans ppl is much less than straight ppl , transgender aren't happy, they want attention and fame and want to feel special , this is why they would never find real happiness

[@teyteylaryo2221]

First of all I will like to say nice and educative documentary. And its just wowing me because Pakistan is welcoming transgender as a norm, I am from Nigeria who base in UAE but I know how my friends who is back home is going through alot of harrasment from people and no law to protect them. You know with this documentary my mentality about pakistani has change and I might likely visit this country for my next vacation. One love ❤

[@littlesunshine4591]

I'm from Nigeria too but I'm based in Nigeria itself. In some parts of the south and south west ; LGBTQ people are being normalized. There are trans women opening boutiques and doing hairdressing around Ikeja in Lagos. We are even starting to appear in major podcasts and talkshows. I'm out to my coursemates at school and although there's religious bias , many of them tolerate me compared to 4 years ago when I was in secondary school. It's Terrible for the south south and the north though 🥲, the north is still intolerant

[@littlesunshine4591]

The criminal sentence is still there though, it's hanging over our head . But things are changing now

[@lourdesgyan]

@@littlesunshine4591 I met some trans women from Ikeja last Summer. They are open, with good careers. It was very interesting for me to be exposed to a whole network of open LGBTQ people in Nigeria. I do fear from their safety as their usually underprivileged or without strong skills and disowned. I hope Africa is more embracing. It's ironic because traditional African religions across most of its cultures recognized bisexuality and no-gender identities often as spiritual conduits. Peace and love from Ghana

[@mandegandi3068]

@@littlesunshine4591 the North is most tolerant of sexual diversity than anywhere in Nigeria. Perhaps make some research about the queer (yan Daudu) community in the North

[@littlesunshine4591]

@@mandegandi3068 That was in the past , now Yan daudau are criminalized and I have a Yan daudau friend who was killed there. There's strict enforcement of the Shaira law in the north now and the insecurities have not make it easier.

[@DiniKusuma]

I think it's good to see they're having progress to have equality and also some in the society accept them, struggling yes they have to struggle as part of the process to get fully acceptance - but other conservative countries could have been worse than what in Pakistan ❤️❤️❤️ full love and support to them 🙏

[@shahrukhkhan8307]

we have more transgenders then USA, we have been accepting of transgender's for 2000 years now. what are you even talking about, we did not learn it from west, we already been knwon.

[@stacynewton34]

You joking right