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U.S. Failure to Commit to Ending Forced Marriage Here at Home a Missed Opportunity
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July 22nd, 2014On the occasion of today’s Girl Summit, a gathering of governments, NGOs, and leaders from around the world, the U.S. government failed to issue any commitments to address forced marriage in the US.
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Tahirih Urges Congress to Meet Legal and Moral Obligations to Displaced Children at the Border
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July 15th, 2014The root causes of the flight of refugee children from their homes may be complex, but our obligation to protect them is not.
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Alongside Partners, Tahirih Urges Senate to Support I-VAWA and CEDAW
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June 24th, 2014In cooperation with more than 70 partner organizations, Tahirih Justice Center urged Congress on Tuesday to pass the International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) and ratify the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), two key tools to protect women and girls around the world from gender-based violence.
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Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the United States
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June 22nd, 2014Tahirih is embarking on a six-city tour with Pomegranate Tree Group to raise awareness of forced marriage and its impact on individuals in the United States.
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Tahirih Honors Trailblazing Congresswomen with Leadership Awards at 17th Annual Gala
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April 9th, 2014Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., and Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., received Tahirih’s Congressional Leadership Award for their dedication to reforming our broken immigration system and safeguarding the rights and dignity of the individuals and families whom it impacts.
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Panelists: Outreach, Education, and Resources Paramount in Fight Against Forced Marriage
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April 3rd, 2014There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the complex problem of forced marriage in North America, but there are many ways to better protect victims. Experts underscored this message at a discussion on forced marriage April 1 at American University’s Washington College of Law.
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Forced Marriage Discussion Scheduled at American University
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March 25th, 2014Panel of experts will discuss nature and scope of forced marriage in United States and Canada How does forced marriage impact the freedom and safety of women and girls in […]