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Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Immigration Detention Are Facing Wrongful Deportations
Houston Director: “It is urgent that we enact alternatives to detention and release survivors of sexual and domestic violence as soon as possible.”
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Deputy Criminal Chief Receives Advocacy Award for Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking
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.
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BP America Honored as Tahirih Houston Community Partner of the Year
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.
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Hearst Foundations Receives Tahirih Houston Founder’s Award
The Hearst Foundations are dedicated to funding outstanding nonprofits to ensure that people of all backgrounds in the United States have the opportunity to build healthy, productive, and inspiring lives.
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Baker Botts’ Kathleen Weir Named Tahirih Houston Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
Tahirih Houston named Kathleen Weir, a senior associate at Baker Botts LLP, its 2014 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year on Saturday at the 2014 Houston Gala.
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Young Mother Named Houston’s 2014 Courageous Voice Honoree
“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.
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New Video Tells Story Behind National Tour to End Forced Marriage
Watch a new, animated video that reveals the inspiration behind “Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the U.S.”
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Landmark Decision Recognizes Domestic Violence as Basis for Asylum
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.
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Tour to End Forced Marriage Headed to New York City
Join the movement to end forced marriage in New York City!
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What We’re Doing to Protect Refugee Children at Our Border
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.
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