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Child Marriage in America: Current Laws Are Failing to Protect Vulnerable Children and Teens
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February 20th, 2015The data is clear: Child marriage problem is a problem right here in the U.S.
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Two Leading Corporations Team Up to Create Interactive Forced Marriage Map
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February 20th, 2015Produced in partnership with Mayer Brown LLP and Caterpillar Inc., a new map includes specific information on laws related to marriage, as well as an overview of both risks to and protections for women and girls in each country.
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Tahirih Houston Asks Federal Court to Halt Mass Detention of Refugees
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February 17th, 2015Will the Department of Homeland Security uphold its legal commitment to treat immigrant children fairly?
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Drive to Double Impact of Petition to End Forced Marriage Begins Feb. 17
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February 17th, 2015Urge President Obama to create a national action plan to protect individuals facing or fleeing forced marriages, right here in the United States. Every signature truly does matter.
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Tour to End Forced Marriage to Culminate in DC
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February 6th, 2015Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the U.S. will bring three events to Washington, DC on March 17-19, including a powerful multimedia performance, a forced marriage training workshop, and an issue briefing.
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Tahirih Calls on Congress to End Inhumane Detention of Traumatized Mothers and Children
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January 23rd, 2015Angela’s* son turned 3 inside the confines of a crowded detention center. He was stuck there, along with hundreds of other mothers and children fleeing violence in Central America.
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Congressional Briefing Will Raise Awareness of Inhumane Detention of Traumatized Women and Children
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January 20th, 2015Advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are deeply concerned about the harmful impact of family detention centers on already traumatized immigrant women and children fleeing violence.