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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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Congressmen Honored for Long-Standing Commitment to Women and Girls Fleeing Violence
April 7th, 2015Tahirih Justice Center will honor two retired congressmen who have been critical advocates for courageous immigrant women and girls fleeing human rights abuses at its 18th Annual Gala
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Hogan Lovells LLP and Venable LLP Named Firms of the Year
April 7th, 2015Two leading law firms in Greater DC and Baltimore will be honored for their exceptional commitment to immigrant women and girls fleeing violence.
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Leading Law Firm and Corporation Honored for Contributions in Fight Against Forced Marriage
March 31st, 2015In partnership with Tahirih’s Forced Marriage Initiative, Mayer Brown LLP and Caterpillar Inc. completed an extensive pro bono research project in 2014 about conditions for individuals from the United States facing forced marriage overseas.
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Child Marriage in America: Current Laws Are Failing to Protect Vulnerable Children and Teens
February 20th, 2015The data is clear: Child marriage problem is a problem right here in the U.S.
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Tour to End Forced Marriage to Culminate in DC
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.