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Layli Miller-Muro Thanks Army of Supporters in Fight for Rights of Women and Girls
Listen to Layli Miller-Muro’s speech at the 18th Annual Tahirih Gala, “Saving Lives, Celebrating Courage.”
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Courageous Voice Honoree Shares Her Unfulfilled Wish
Nazira rose to prominence as a journalist in Afghanistan. By the early 90s, she had become a widely recognized and respected reporter, known for her advocacy and intrepid spirit. It was this same spirit that the Taliban sought to crush.
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Congressmen Honored for Long-Standing Commitment to Women and Girls Fleeing Violence
Tahirih Justice Center will honor two retired congressmen who have been critical advocates for courageous immigrant women and girls fleeing human rights abuses at its 18th Annual Gala
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Hogan Lovells LLP and Venable LLP Named Firms of the Year
Two leading law firms in Greater DC and Baltimore will be honored for their exceptional commitment to immigrant women and girls fleeing violence.
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Leading Law Firm and Corporation Honored for Contributions in Fight Against Forced Marriage
In partnership with Tahirih’s Forced Marriage Initiative, Mayer Brown LLP and Caterpillar Inc. completed an extensive pro bono research project in 2014 about conditions for individuals from the United States facing forced marriage overseas.
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Child Marriage in America: Current Laws Are Failing to Protect Vulnerable Children and Teens
The data is clear: Child marriage problem is a problem right here in the U.S.
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Tour to End Forced Marriage to Culminate in DC
Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the U.S. will bring three events to Washington, DC on March 17-19, including a powerful multimedia performance, a forced marriage training workshop, and an issue briefing.
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Protecting and Serving U.S. Immigrants
What’s the most interesting question in the aftermath of President Obama’s executive action on immigration?
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Staff Spotlight: Deepa Bijpuria, Baltimore Immigration Attorney
I came to Tahirih so that I could expand my practice to new areas in immigration law and represent more women and girls who are demanding a life free from violence. They deserve the same freedom that I take for granted every day.
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Layli Miller-Muro: We Will Dramatically Increase Our Impact By 2017
Layli Miller-Muro pledges to address a heartbreaking fact: Tahirih is only able to serve 1 in 4 women who reach out for help due to limited resources.