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Tahirih Honors Celebrated Afghan Journalist Who Defied the Taliban
Nazira Karimi decried the Taliban’s gender-apartheid politics and brutality against Afghan women and girls, and she was admired by the public for her advocacy. The Taliban were desperate to silence her courageous voice.
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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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Volunteers to Be Honored for Breaking Language Barriers
Zaina Konbaz and Silvia Moore will receive Volunteer Service Awards at Tahirih’s 18th Annual Gala.
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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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Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year to Be Honored for Service to Courageous Women and Girls Fleeing Violence in Greater DC
Tahirih Justice Center will present Pro Bono Attorney of the Year awards to lawyers from Ballard Spahr LLP and Duane Morris LLP at our 18th Annual Gala on April 14 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
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Actor, Director, and Social Entrepreneur Justin Baldoni to Celebrate Courage of Survivors at Tahirih Annual Gala
In addition to playing “Rafael” on “Jane the Virgin,” Baldoni founded Wayfarer Entertainment, a production company focused on changing the world through digital media, television and film.
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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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Brave Mother Now Faces Homelessness
A mother’s fight to keep her children safe and sheltered underscores challenges facing undocumented victims of crime in the United States.
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