Maha al-Mutairi

Maha al-Mutairi is a Kuwaiti trans woman who was imprisoned for her gender identity and abused by the police. International outrage secured her release. (Photo courtesy of Change.org)
Kuwait overturns anti-transgender law
Maha al-Mutairi spoke to her Snapchat audience about police abuse prior to turning herself in on June 5th.
Justice for Maha: Under pressure, Kuwait frees trans activist