2007

FM4 Paso Libre is born

FM4 Paso Libre arises as an initiative of a group of students who after their experience of volunteering in migrant homes in other regions of the country decide to undertake a comprehensive intervention project in the ZMG (Guadalajara Metropolitan Area). The first efforts are focused on humanitarian assistance on train tracks.

2009

Legal constitution

FM4 Paso Libre is legally constituted as “Dignidad y Justicia A.C.”.

2010

Migrant Care Center

Opening of the first FM4 Migrant Care Center Paso Libre. In this space personal hygiene services, clothes, food and telephone calls are offered for four hours a day.

2013

First research report

Publication of research report “Migration in transit through the Metropolitan Area of ​​Guadalajara: actors, challenges and perspectives from the experience of FM4 Paso Libre”. This report identifies and recognizes the migrant reality and strengthens the dialogue with authorities, academia and society.

High Level Dialogue on Migration and Development

First participation in international advocacy spaces. Attendance at the preparatory meeting and at the High Level Dialogue on Migration and Development at the United Nations in New York.

2014

REDODEM Coordination

FM4 Paso Libre assumes the General Coordination of the Documentation Network of Migrant Defender Organizations (REDODEM), a collaborative effort of 23 migrant homes across the country.

2015

Center for Migrants and Refugees

Opening of the new FM4 Migrant and Refugee Care Center. Paso Libre. Extended service hours and strengthening of humanitarian services, including medical, psychological and legal accompaniment.

2016

Alliance with UNHCR

FM4 Paso Libre becomes a member of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Participation in CCINM and CCIJAMI

Integration in two strategic spaces to impact policies, through the Citizen Council of the National Institute of Migration, and the Consultative Council of the Jalisco Institute for Migrants.

2017

Impact on international spaces

Participation in the World Consultation of Organizations of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva, Switzerland. Collaboration in consultations and official process for the adoption of the Global Compact on a Regular, Orderly and Safe migration.