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Child Brides, Forced Marriage, and No Escape in Texas
Tahirih’s Senior Counsel for Policy and Strategy spoke with Texas Public Radio about child marriage in Texas and how new legislation would protect Texas’ children.
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Survey Reveals Impact of New Immigration Enforcement Policies on Survivors of Violence
Tahirih and a coalition of national organizations issued this statement after releasing the eye-opening results of a survey on the impact of new immigration policies on survivors of violence.
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Tahirih’s Growth is a Reflection of the Power of Many
CEO Layli Miller-Muro highlights the Founders Award honorees at Tahirih’s 20th Anniversary Gala.
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Tahirih Awards 2017 National Catalysts and Greater DC Champions
Every year, remarkable advocates are recognized at the Spring Gala, and for Tahirih’s 20th anniversary, a group unlike any other was presented the evening’s awards.
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Courageous Voice Honoree Shares Her Story of Survival and Strength
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.
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Celebrity Faces Advocating for Justice
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!
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Under Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies, the Victims of Violence Lose
Former Tahirih client and current board member Olga Sanchez spoke out about the impact of current immigration policies on survivors in this letter to the editor in the Washington Post.
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Child Brides Join Push to Raise Marriage Age
This Stateline article on the movement to end child marriage in the U.S. features the stories of child marriage survivor advocates and reveals how state laws allow the abuse and exploitation of minors.
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Connecticut’s Reform Bill Will Fail to Achieve Protection Goals
Tahirih is concerned that HB 5442, a bill setting new conditions for the issuance of marriage licenses to minors in Connecticut, does not include several critical safeguards to help protect them from abuse.
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Expanding Immigrant Dragnet Raises Fear, Distrust of Authority
Tahirih Houston’s Senior Staff Attorney spoke with the Houston Chronicle for this story about the growing fear among immigrant communities across the country.