“I want people to know there’s always light at the end of the tunnel — run, walk, hold someone’s hand if you need to.” This powerful message was part of the 2014 Houston Courageous Voice Honoree’s moving speech at the 2014 Houston Gala.

I have had to endure my own journey with this book. When I first flipped through it I heard my blood loudly in my ears as I saw my face in the faces of the girls drawn in thick black lines. I remembered growing through the pain of cultural multiplicity as a young South Asian American.

Watch a new, animated video that reveals the inspiration behind “Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the U.S.”

A historic ruling from the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals is a huge step forward for domestic violence survivors seeking refuge in America, but more action is needed to ensure equal protection for all survivors.

Join the movement to end forced marriage in New York City!

Our Executive Director Layli Miller-Muro tells you what we’re doing to protect vulnerable immigrant girls who made the dangerous trip north to escape violence in Central America.

Read about our accomplishments this summer in communities, courts, and Congress. Click here to access our Summer 2014 Newsletter online.