2007

FM4 Paso Libre is born

FM4 Paso Libre is born from the initiative of a group of students who after their volunteering experience in migrant shelters in other regions of the country decided to undertake a comprehensive intervention project in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area. Their initial efforts focused on humanitarian assistance along train routes.

2009

Legal establishment

FM4 Paso Libre is legally constituted as “Dignidad y Justicia A.C.” [T. N.: Civil Association].

2010

Migrant Assistance Center

The first Migrant Assistance Center by FM4 Paso Libre is opened. A space where personal hygiene, clothing, food, and telephone calls are provided for four hours a day.

2013

First research report

Publication of the “Migration in transit through the ​​Guadalajara Metropolitan Area: Actors, Challenges, and Perspectives from the Experience of FM4 Paso Libre” report/investigation. It diagnoses 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 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 – 2019

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.

2020 – 2022

Dignified Inclusion

Implementation of the “Dignified Inclusion” project to raise awareness and address the migratory flows of children and adolescents in Mexico.