Ivan’s unfinished asylum quest

Ivan’s unfinished asylum quest

Note: The name has been changed, but the facts have not. Ivan, a husband and father, operated successful businesses in Ukraine. He and his wife owned a fitness franchise and started a business that filtered water for the City of Kyiv.  In 2014, Ivan learned that...
Jonas and Nadine betrayed in their homeland

Jonas and Nadine betrayed in their homeland

Note: The names have been changed, but the facts have not. Jonas and Nadine consider themselves fortunate they were able to attend school while growing up in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. They lived in neighboring communities,  later met and...
Camila breaks away from brutal partner

Camila breaks away from brutal partner

Note: The name has been changed, but the facts have not. Warning: This story contains potentially traumatizing descriptions of violence. Camila was in a long-term relationship and raised three beautiful children. Unfortunately, like many women in her native Guatemala,...
Lula escapes family violence

Lula escapes family violence

Note: The name has been changed, but the facts have not. Warning: This story contains potentially traumatizing descriptions of violence. Lula had four children with a partner who was kind, responsible and a good father. They made a life together in Michoacan, Mexico,...
Ismael perseveres against anti-gay hate

Ismael perseveres against anti-gay hate

Note: The name has been changed, but the facts have not. At an early age, Ismael knew he was sexually attracted to males. He did not want to admit it to himself, however, because of his strict religious upbringing in the West African country of Burkina Faso. Ismael...