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PRESS STATEMENT: Tahirih Houston Commends Launch of Anti-Human Trafficking Police Unit
November 27th, 2013Tahirih Houston commends city officials for launching a special police unit dedicated solely to the investigation and eradication of human trafficking in Houston.
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Celebrating Four Years of Impact in Greater Houston
October 23rd, 2013More than 275 guests recently gathered at the Houstonian Hotel to celebrate Tahirih’s impact in Greater Houston. Honorees included Michele “Mitch” Gibbons, an attorney with Jones Day and a dedicated Tahirih volunteer. Gibbons received Tahirih’s 2013 Advocacy Award at the Houston Gala. Photo courtesy of Nicolai McCrary
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Fighting Violence Against Immigrant Women
September 5th, 2013When Anne Chandler travels around Houston, she doesn’t see the same city you and I see.
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Tis the Season: Courageous Clients Celebrate Holiday Season with Tahirih
March 15th, 2013“It’s so nice that those of us that have gone through such difficult times have a chance to get together and celebrate something,” a client in Houston said.
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A Harrowing Story of Female Genital Mutilation, and the Houston Group Fighting for Women Refugees
September 26th, 2012When Kadi entered the United States for the second time, she knew there would be no returning to her home country of Mali. An activist who fought for women’s rights and who defied her husband and community to protect her daughter from female genital mutilation, she knew that returning would cost her her life and leave her daughter without a protector.
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Human Trafficking Expert Will Host CLE Training for Attorneys
August 9th, 2012Martina Vandenberg, a pioneer in the fight to end human trafficking, will present CLE training in partnership with Tahirih, Children At Risk, and Jones Day.
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Tahirih Houston Honors Selfless Service of Pro Bono Network
April 11th, 2012Tahirih Houston celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, 2012, with a gathering to honor pro bono attorneys, volunteer interpreters, and others who have assisted Tahirih throughout the year.