2024 Annual Report: A Year of Impact and Freedom

"I spent three years living in constant fear, unable to be myself, unable to even tell my family the truth about who I was. When the harassment started, I knew I had to leave or I wouldn't survive."

Amira (pseudonym), a 26-year-old transgender woman from Eastern Europe, contacted us in early 2023 after facing escalating violence and discrimination in her home country. She had been fired from her job, disowned by her family, and received death threats online.

Our team worked with Amira to build a comprehensive asylum case, connecting her with legal representation in Canada and providing emergency financial support during her waiting period. In August 2024, after eight months of processing, Amira was granted asylum status.

"I wake up every morning and I can't believe this is real. I can walk down the street without fear. I can be myself. I'm starting hormone therapy next month, something I never thought would be possible. The Freedom Frontier Fighters didn't just help me escape—they helped me start living."

Marcus and David, a couple from the Middle East, faced imprisonment and potential execution if their relationship was discovered. They spent years communicating in secret, meeting only in safe spaces, living parallel lives that denied their truth.

Through our Safe Passage Program, we coordinated their simultaneous departure and asylum applications to the Netherlands. The process was complex, requiring careful timing and extensive documentation of the persecution LGBTQ+ individuals face in their country of origin.

In June 2024, both men were granted refugee status. They now run a small café in Amsterdam, where they can openly be themselves and support others in their community.

"We never imagined we could have this life. To wake up next to each other, to hold hands in public, to plan a future together—these simple things that others take for granted feel like miracles to us."

Sofia, a 32-year-old intersex individual, faced years of medical gatekeeping and discrimination in her home country. Healthcare providers refused to provide necessary treatments, citing religious objections and outdated medical protocols.

Her mental and physical health deteriorated as she was denied basic medical autonomy. When she found our organization, she had already been rejected by multiple doctors and was considering dangerous alternatives.

We helped Sofia build a case for asylum based on medical persecution and connected her with healthcare providers in Germany who specialize in inclusive care. In October 2024, she received asylum status and began receiving proper medical treatment.

"For the first time in my life, I have doctors who listen to me, who respect my autonomy, who see me as a whole person. I'm finally getting the care I need, and I feel like I'm becoming myself again."

James, a journalist and human rights activist, faced arrest warrants and credible death threats after exposing government corruption in his East African home country. His family was harassed, his colleagues were imprisoned, and he went into hiding.

Through our crisis support network, we coordinated an emergency relocation and expedited asylum processing in the UK. The case required extensive security precautions and rapid coordination with multiple partners.

James received asylum in just five months—an exceptionally fast processing time made possible by the urgent nature of his case and strong documentation. He now continues his advocacy work from safety.

"They couldn't silence me, but they tried. Now I can speak even louder. I'm working with international organizations to expose the abuses happening back home. Freedom isn't just about being safe—it's about being able to fight for others."