Central American immigrants’ right to due process is being threatened as their cases are placed at the front of the docket, giving them insufficient time to secure an attorney and prepare a case.

Though it may seem like a small moment, one of my favorite memories at Tahirih is one of my first retainer signings. All I did that day was explain to the client that we were taking her case and cover the different agreements to be signed, but what was so memorable was the glow on both her and her mother’s faces.

Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the U.S. is headed to Houston in October. Don’t miss this powerful tour, which features a free multimedia performance by six young women who are speaking out about complex issues in the fight to end violence against women and girls.

Houston Director: “It is urgent that we enact alternatives to detention and release survivors of sexual and domestic violence as soon as possible.”

Edward Gallagher has been recognized with Tahirih Houston’s 2014 Advocacy Award for his efforts to combat human trafficking in Houston. He received his award on Saturday at the Houstonian Hotel during the 2014 Houston Gala.

BP America, Inc., received Tahirih Houston’s Community Partner of the Year Award on Saturday at the 2014 Tahirih Houston Gala, “Saving Lives, Celebrating Courage,” for its generous financial support of Tahirih’s mission to protect courageous immigrant women and girls who have rejected violence.