I am hoping to find some help, along with my girlfriend, for a young (19 year old) Afghani person, who identifies as trans. My girlfriend is serving in the Army in that region of the country. She recently met this person in a remote village in Eastern Afghanistan. The person identified themself as trans and is in need of help to be able to find refuge to transition. The region is very dangerous for trans persons. We are hoping to find some resources or agencies that work to protect these marginalized persons from harm.
Feel free to message me privately, or here. I appreciate any help that may be offered.
Also, not sure if this is the best place to post this. Please feel free to move it to the appropriate place (admin), or suggest a better/more appropriate section.
Thank you all for your attention and support. <3
Quote from: Deanna_Renee on September 08, 2017, 11:59:28 PM
I am hoping to find some help, along with my girlfriend, for a young (19 year old) Afghani person, who identifies as trans. My girlfriend is serving in the Army in that region of the country. She recently met this person in a remote village in Eastern Afghanistan. The person identified themself as trans and is in need of help to be able to find refuge to transition. The region is very dangerous for trans persons. We are hoping to find some resources or agencies that work to protect these marginalized persons from harm.
Feel free to message me privately, or here. I appreciate any help that may be offered.
Also, not sure if this is the best place to post this. Please feel free to move it to the appropriate place (admin), or suggest a better/more appropriate section.
Thank you all for your attention and support. <3
Good God. One year ago I would have referred you to the Departments of Defense and State. Now, I have no freaking clue.
I wish her the best.
I know there are resources for trans folk over the border in Pakistan, but I have no clue what is available in Afghanistan, even in Kabul.
Quote from: CarlyMcx on September 09, 2017, 11:39:55 PM
I know there are resources for trans folk over the border in Pakistan, but I have no clue what is available in Afghanistan, even in Kabul.
Could you share the resources you are aware of in Pakistan? They are close to the border. Thank you.
If they want to leave the country you can try the UNHCR offices in Afghanistan:
http://www.unhcr.org/en-us/afghanistan.html
or Pakistan:
http://www.unhcr.org/en-us/pakistan.html
You should read through this document:
http://www.unhcr.org/en-us/protection/resettlement/51de6e5f9/lgbti-refugees-unhcr-resettlement-assessment-tool.html
Thank you so much KarynMcD. I will pass along the information.