Important Update 4 Iraqi Trans Woman Seeking Asylum!

After six months, we have finally gotten $1122 through to Maha! This has been incredibly difficult due to multiple issues with money transfers to Iraq. She currently has access to $615 in cash.

Unfortunately, Maha’s situation has become increasingly dangerous due Israel’s war on Iran. Additionally, she is at high risk of her family discovering her transness. She is in constant danger and needs to find safety as soon as possible.

At this point, a Canadian visa will be extremely difficult to obtain in a timely fashion. We are considering other options at the moment — namely Argentina and China. If anyone knows any leads, connections, or options for work, healthcare, and asylum — please reach out. The situation has been very difficult and stressful for Maha and we need all the help we can get.

In addition to her travel expenses, Maha will also be using the funds we raise to afford her daily survival. She needs $800-900 monthly to cover rent, food, medication, transportation, and utilities; and she has been heavily overworking herself trying to cover these expenses on her own while still often having to go without food and essential medical treatment. This has been hugely detrimental to her health. We need to raise at least $400-500 for her monthly for her to be able to live comfortably without having to overexert herself to meet her basic needs.

We are so grateful for all the support on Maha’s fundraiser, and we want to thank everyone who has reached out and/or provided funds. Maha’s safety and well-being is a community effort. We will achieve it. Please support and share, and thank you all.

Funds for Maha can also be sent through PayPal! PayPal: mahasfundraiser