What Is The Difference Between Khwaja Sira And LGBTQ Rights? | Ft. Mehrub Awan | EP308

In this episode of How Does It Work Podcast, we are joined by Mehrub Awan, a transgender rights activist, to explore the important differences between Khwaja Sira identity in South Asia and the global LGBTQ movement. We discuss the humanitarian aspect of transgender rights, the rootcause around LGBTQ agendas, the challenges Khwaja Siras face in Pakistan, and how religion, politics, and international narratives shape this debate.
Mehrub Awan also shares personal experiences, stories of resilience, and highlights how Khwaja Siras are often misrepresented in wider conversations. From the role of Western liberal establishments, sports controversies, and political involvement, to the deep-rooted cultural and religious context this conversation sheds light on issues rarely discussed openly.

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00:00 – Highlights
01:40 – What is “T” in LGBTQ and what’s the issue?
03:00 – Role of Western liberal establishment
04:30 – Violence against Khwaja Siras in Pakistan
05:11 – Is the transgender issue linked to Zionist agendas?
06:50 – Trans flags and Palestine solidarity
10:41 – Why are trans feelings accepted but same-gender feelings rejected?
13:00 – Trans care first allowed in Iran
13:54 – Egypt’s case: Sally Abdullah and gender identity disorder
14:57 – Can one support trans rights without supporting homosexuality?
16:28 – Why is the LGBTQ issue rising globally?
18:19 – What is intersex?
19:18 – Why Khwaja Siras and transsexuals should be treated separately
21:50 – Difference between transgender, transsexual, and intersex
34:30 – How a transgender can legally be recognized as female (tests & government rules)
36:40 – TEDx event controversy with Dr. Mehrub Awan
48:43 – Mehrub’s role in ANP political party
50:30 – Why Khwaja Siras love and respect women
55:00 – Mehrub Awan’s personal story



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