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Third Annual Houston Gala Celebrates Heroism of Tahirih Clients
Run. Walk. Hold someone’s hand. Do whatever you have to do to find the light at the end of the tunnel. These were the inspirational words that a young survivor of abuse shared with more than 300 guests who filled the Houstonian Hotel for Tahirih Houston’s 3rd Annual Gala.
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Tour to End Forced Marriage Heads to Houston
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.
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How We Quintupled Our Impact in 2013
Our growing Pro Bono Network of attorneys, doctors, and other professionals donated nearly $13 million in services in 2013, setting a historic record of generosity at Tahirih and turning every $1 donated into $5 of lifesaving impact.
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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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How I Honor My Heartbeat
I have had to endure my own journey with this book. When I first flipped through it I heard my blood loudly in my ears as I saw my face in the faces of the girls drawn in thick black lines. I remembered growing through the pain of cultural multiplicity as a young South Asian American.
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