Love should never be a death sentence, says Somy Ali as No More Tears rescues LGBTQ+ victims of violence 

Actress Somy Ali continues her relentless mission through her US-based NGO, No More Tears, where she works tirelessly to save and rehabilitate survivors of domestic violence, rape, and hate crimes. For her, each case is not just about survival, it is about restoring dignity and giving victims a chance to reclaim their lives. “At No More Tears, we often say that saving a life is not just about preventing death, it’s about restoring dignity, hope, and a reason to keep breathing,” says Somy. She recalls three recent cases that shook her to the core; stories of young men from the LGBTQ+ community who were brutalized simply for daring to live authentically. “The first was from Punjab. He was about to be beheaded. His only ‘crime’ was that he loved differently. We worked quietly, carefully, alongside allies, and secured him a plane ticket that took him far away from the blade that hung over his neck. Today, he is building a new life outside of India, free to love without fear of death,” she says. The second case unfolded in the United States. “A young man had been beaten nearly to death for being gay. When he came to us, he was broken physically, emotionally, spiritually. We gave him shelter, counseling, and the care he deserved. Today, he is not only alive, but thriving in a new chapter, where his identity is a source of pride, not punishment,” she says. The third case came through an unusual channel. “His case was sent to me directly by the Mumbai Police. He had been beaten to a pulp, his only ‘offense’ was being a closet gay young man. He was left in the ICU, clinging to life. We covered his bills, with the Mumbai Police standing by his bedside, and when he will be strong enough, we are beginning planning his future. Today, that same boy is preparing to go to pharmacy school, thanks to No More Tears and your donations. I hope one day in the near future he will tell me once he’s fully recovered: ‘Didi, I want to heal people the way you healed me,” she says. For Somy, these three men represent more than just cases, they are a reminder of why her work matters. “Three men. Three different paths. But the same truth: No one should have to bleed, hide, or run for being who they are. What unites them is not only the trauma they endured, but the resilience they found when someone,anyone, refused to turn away,” she says. She emphasizes that at No More Tears, survivors are not statistics. “At No More Tears, these men are not ‘cases.’ They are sons, brothers, friends, and future healers. And their stories remind us why we cannot stay silent,” she says. Somy sums up her mission with an unwavering conviction. “Love should never be a death sentence. And if I can save even one more life like theirs, then every sleepless night, every tear shed, every fight against systems that would rather look away will always be worth it,” she says.