Urgent Support Needed for Trans Refugees Facing Violence in South Sudan ( reported please still needing support)

Comrades, I’m writing this with a heavy heart and an urgent plea for solidarity.

I am a trans refugee living in South Sudan, along with my trans sisters. We are facing an escalating crisis due to the ongoing war and targeted violence against LGBTQ+ people. A few days ago, UNHCR and the Commission for Refugee Affairs (CRA) held a security meeting in our camp. During this meeting, we were told in front of other refugees and host community members that the queer community, especially visible trans women like us, must leave the camp within 10 days for our own safety. Since then, the situation has worsened. Today around 11:30 AM, unknown attackers armed with sticks, stones, and machetes assaulted us. One of my trans sisters was seriously injured. The rest of us narrowly escaped with our lives. We are terrified and completely isolated. Me and three of my trans sisters are now trying to reach Juba to seek temporary safety in a guesthouse or motel but we have no funds to get there or to sustain ourselves. Estimated Needs:

$100 per person for transport from Gorom to Juba

$40 per day for basic food (lunch & supper) per person

$120 per night for a safe room per person

My GoFundMe is linked in my profile. I’m also able to receive direct support please DM me privately for details if you’d like to contribute directly. We understand this is a difficult time for many. Any form of solidarity helps sharing this post, boosting it, or offering resources.

We are scared. We are alone. We are asking for mutual aid and community care to survive. Trans refugees deserve safety, dignity, and life. Thank you for reading. Please boost if you can.

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