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Freiheitsfonds
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About Freiheitsfonds
Freiheitsfonds is a German initiative dedicated to ending imprisonment for fare evasion. The organization advocates for the decriminalization of this minor offense, which incarcerates approximately 9,000 people annually, often from vulnerable groups. Since December 2021, Freiheitsfonds has freed 1679 individuals from prison by paying fines, dissolving 291 years of imprisonment and saving the state an estimated €22 million in costs. It pushes for political reforms at federal and municipal levels to achieve a nationwide solution. A highlight is "Freedom Day" on June 12, 2026, aiming to be the largest prisoner release in German history.
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Sustainability Goals
Reduced Inequalities
Reducing inequalities in the justice system
Freiheitsfonds combats incarceration for fare evasion, which disproportionately affects individuals in precarious living situations, advocating for its decriminalization.
No Poverty
Ending imprisonment for people in poverty
The organization frees hundreds of individuals annually from prison who were incarcerated due to an inability to pay fares, thereby preventing further destabilization of their livelihoods.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Advocating for fair justice and legal reform
Freiheitsfonds advocates for the decriminalization of fare evasion to make criminal law fairer and end unnecessary incarcerations.
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Q1What is the mission of Freiheitsfonds?+
Freiheitsfonds is dedicated to ending imprisonment for fare evasion in Germany. The organization highlights the social inequalities associated with this practice and advocates for decriminalization and the long-term implementation of free public transportation.
Q2What achievements has Freiheitsfonds made so far?+
Since December 2021, Freiheitsfonds has freed 1679 individuals from prison by paying over €1.4 million in fines. This effort dissolved 291 years of imprisonment and saved the state an estimated €22 million in detention costs.
Q3What is Freiheitsfonds' "Freedom Day"?+
"Freedom Day" is a major event planned for June 12, 2026. It aims to be the largest prisoner release in German history, focusing on individuals incarcerated for fare evasion.
Q4How does Freiheitsfonds advocate for political change?+
The organization pressures the federal government to advance a decriminalization bill. It also supports cities and communes in discontinuing the local prosecution of fare evasion, with 13 out of 30 target cities already adopting such policies.
Q5How does Freiheitsfonds fund its activities?+
Freiheitsfonds funds its activities, particularly the payment of fines to release incarcerated individuals, through crowdfunding. This innovative model enables the organization to provide direct assistance and drive systemic reforms.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Freiheitsfonds contribute to?+
Freiheitsfonds primarily contributes to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Secondarily, the organization supports SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).
