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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 Honors Celebrated Afghan Journalist Who Defied the Taliban
April 13th, 2015Nazira Karimi decried the Taliban’s gender-apartheid politics and brutality against Afghan women and girls, and she was admired by the public for her advocacy. The Taliban were desperate to silence her courageous voice.
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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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Volunteers to Be Honored for Breaking Language Barriers
April 7th, 2015Zaina Konbaz and Silvia Moore will receive Volunteer Service Awards at Tahirih’s 18th Annual Gala.
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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.