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Layli Miller-Muro Named DC Young Mother of the Year
April 22nd, 2015Layli is being recognized not only for her selfless dedication to her three small children, but also for her dedication to protecting immigrant women and girls fleeing violence through her leadership of Tahirih Justice Center.
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Actor Justin Baldoni Urges Action in Fight to End Violence Against Women and Girls
April 17th, 2015As a soon-to-be-father, Justin Baldoni thinks often about the type of world his child will inherit—he wants it to be one where men and women enjoy equality.
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Message of Hope in the Face of Violence Delivered at Annual Gala
April 17th, 2015A better world is possible for women and girls, but it will only come to fruition with an army of dedicated individuals.
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Layli Miller-Muro Thanks Army of Supporters in Fight for Rights of Women and Girls
April 17th, 2015Listen to Layli Miller-Muro’s speech at the 18th Annual Tahirih Gala, “Saving Lives, Celebrating Courage.”
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Courageous Voice Honoree Shares Her Unfulfilled Wish
April 17th, 2015Nazira rose to prominence as a journalist in Afghanistan. By the early 90s, she had become a widely recognized and respected reporter, known for her advocacy and intrepid spirit. It was this same spirit that the Taliban sought to crush.
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Tahirih Client Shares Her Story of Forced Marriage with NPR
April 16th, 2015The cost of a bullet is less than a dollar. Our client Lina overheard these chilling words spoken about her in the days before she was forced into marriage.
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Lack of Judges Leaves Clients in Limbo
April 15th, 2015A severe backlog of immigration cases, combined with a shortage of judges, is delaying justice for Tahirih clients.