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Gender Interactive Alliance Gender Interactive Alliance (GIA) works for the rights of and social justice for transgender people in Pakistan.

From Exclusion to Entitlement: Closing the Rights Gap for the Khawaja Sira Community in Sindh.On 28 September 2026 in Ka...
07/10/2026

From Exclusion to Entitlement: Closing the Rights Gap for the Khawaja Sira Community in Sindh.

On 28 September 2026 in Karachi, GIA with collaboration with Legal Aid Society (LAS), convened the Aawaz II Sindh Transgender Summit, under the Aawaz II Programme led by CARE Pakistan and UK International Development.

The Summit brought together Khawaja Sira and transgender community representatives, government officials, civil society and development partners for a day of dialogue, lived experiences and commitments towards meaningful inclusion.

The programme opened with remarks by Bindiya Rana, Executive Director – GIA, and Haya Emaan Zahid, CEO – LAS, followed by an introduction to the Aawaz II Programme by CARE Pakistan.

Sana Ahmed – GIA presented Voices of Resilience, followed by Stories from the Margins, a theatre performance by Khwab-e-Raqs and Transcend Theatre, GIA.

The panel, “Field Realities — Lived Experiences of the Khawaja Sira Community in Sindh,” was moderated by Maliha Zia, Legal Aid Society, with Shahzadi Rai, Kami Chaudhry, Sanam Faqeer, Dr. Sara Gill, Rayhan Muqadam and Aradhiya Khan sharing perspectives from across the community.

Representing the transgender community, Aradhiya Khan presented the Charter of Demands to the Government of Sindh, highlighting priorities around education, employment, healthcare, social protection, registration and access to services.

Government responses and commitments were shared by Munawar Ali Mithani, Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh, and Amir Ali Khan, Director General, NADRA.

The Summit was a step towards turning dialogue into accountability and commitments into action.

18/09/2026

Transgender persons in Pakistan have been legally recognized since 2018. Eight years on, the gap between recognition and rights remains wide. Over the next ten days, we are putting five of those gaps on record.

14/09/2026

What if one opportunity could change someone’s entire livelihood?

Tamanna joined GIA’s Sui Dhaga stitching and designing course to explore new ways of earning. She learned sewing, intricate sitara moti embroidery, and bag-making and is now creating handcrafted products while working towards starting her own business.

GIA wants to take this further by building a dedicated learning hub for the khawajasira community in Karachi.

Support us in creating more pathways from learning to earning and help make many more stories like Tamanna’s possible.

The Phoenix Fund Student Support Grant is here for trans and gender-diverse students who need a helping hand to continue...
09/09/2026

The Phoenix Fund Student Support Grant is here for trans and gender-diverse students who need a helping hand to continue their education and prioritize their wellbeing.

This year, 4 grants of PKR 50,000 will be awarded to help cover educational expenses, wellbeing, and gender-affirming needs because every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

How to Apply
Email [email protected]
Subject: Phoenix Fund Student Support Grant Application

Please include:
• Your full name
• Your educational institution and current program/year of study
• A short statement about how this grant will support your education and wellbeing
• Any relevant supporting documents you’d like us to consider

If this opportunity could help you continue your journey, we’d love to hear from you. And if you know someone who could benefit, please share it with them.

Today we celebrate the woman who built GIA from the ground up. Happy Birthday to Ms. Bindiya Rana, our Founder & Executi...
14/08/2026

Today we celebrate the woman who built GIA from the ground up. Happy Birthday to Ms. Bindiya Rana, our Founder & Executive Director! 🎂

Her vision and relentless dedication laid the foundation for everything we stand for today, and her leadership continues to guide us forward.

Here’s to celebrating you, and to another year of the incredible impact you make.

14/08/2026

🇵🇰💚 Jashn-e-Azadi Mubarak!

At GIA, Independence Day was celebrated with joy, laughter, and togetherness. Team GIA and the students of Sui Dhaga Batch 01 of our social enterprise Begum Bazaar came together along with our Executive Director Bindiya Rana , dressed in the colors of our flag, decorated the space with green and white, and marked the occasion with a cake-cutting ceremony.

Here’s to creating memories, celebrating our journey together, and looking ahead with hope for a brighter future.

How did you celebrate Independence Day this year? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day! ✨

Zehrish Khanzadi Aradhiya Khan

🇵🇰 Jashn-e-Azadi Mubarak! 💚🤍As we honor Pakistan’s Independence Day, let’s renew our commitment to building a country wh...
13/08/2026

🇵🇰 Jashn-e-Azadi Mubarak! 💚🤍

As we honor Pakistan’s Independence Day, let’s renew our commitment to building a country where every person regardless of gender identity, expression, or background is treated with respect, dignity, and equal rights.

Let’s celebrate not only our independence but also our shared responsibility to create a more inclusive, compassionate, and equitable future.

Happy Independence Day! 🇵🇰💚

At Gender Interactive Alliance, we believe young people aren’t waiting for change they’re already creating it.Pakistan h...
11/08/2026

At Gender Interactive Alliance, we believe young people aren’t waiting for change they’re already creating it.

Pakistan has 66M+ young people under 30, yet for many, especially khwaja sira and transgender youth, exclusion still shows up in education, families, employment, healthcare, and opportunities.

At GIA, we’re turning inclusion into action through community-led work, skills development, advocacy, and opportunities that help young people lead and shape their futures.

This International Youth Day, we’re celebrating youth who are building change together, one step at a time.

Inclusion isn’t something we add later. It’s where we start.

Meet our Interns! GIA is excited to welcome Seerat Fatima and Abdullah Shahid to our Summer Internship program this seas...
31/07/2026

Meet our Interns!

GIA is excited to welcome Seerat Fatima and Abdullah Shahid to our Summer Internship program this season — two creatives bringing fresh energy and passion to our work!

Seerat Fatima is a Film and Television student passionate about storytelling, scriptwriting, film direction, and photography. She’s the writer-director of Bhoot for Rent (produced in collaboration with Sony) and Pendulum, aiming to create visual stories that inspire and connect.

Abdullah Shahid is a Visual Communication and Design graduate based in Lahore. His creative practice focuses on visual storytelling and meaningful narratives, exploring the intersection of culture, identity, and emotion.

We’re so glad to have them on board — welcome to the team, Seerat and Abdullah! 💛

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