A collective silence fell over the packed ballroom as 600 guests listened to the story of Aracely. A woman whose resilience, determination, and strength, is unmatched.

A 14-time Emmy Award-winning Host, Executive Producer, and Anchor. A Platinum-selling singer-songwriter. An Emmy-nominated actress. These are the real-life advocates who, at Tahirih’s 20th Anniversary Gala, helped raise $1 million for women and girls seeking justice!

BuzzFeed News spoke with Tahirih CEO Layli Miller-Muro for this article on how the executive orders on immigration are impacting immigrant survivors of domestic violence.

The Washington Post tells the story of a courageous Tahirih client who survived human trafficking.

Show how big your heart is before December 16!

Tahirih Greater DC was recently awarded the 2016 Hugh A. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Award.

An unexpected kindness helped her escape a harrowing abduction.