Martha’s gangster boyfriend threw her down a flight of stairs and struck her so hard in her head that her ears rang for hours. Now, a landmark ruling in August from the nation’s highest immigration court could help Martha and other domestic violence survivors.

“Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the U.S.” stops in San Francisco from Nov. 5-7.

Run. Walk. Hold someone’s hand. Do whatever you have to do to find the light at the end of the tunnel. These were the inspirational words that a young survivor of abuse shared with more than 300 guests who filled the Houstonian Hotel for Tahirih Houston’s 3rd Annual Gala.

Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the U.S. is headed to Houston in October. Don’t miss this powerful tour, which features a free multimedia performance by six young women who are speaking out about complex issues in the fight to end violence against women and girls.

Our growing Pro Bono Network of attorneys, doctors, and other professionals donated nearly $13 million in services in 2013, setting a historic record of generosity at Tahirih and turning every $1 donated into $5 of lifesaving impact.

Houston Director: “It is urgent that we enact alternatives to detention and release survivors of sexual and domestic violence as soon as possible.”

Edward Gallagher has been recognized with Tahirih Houston’s 2014 Advocacy Award for his efforts to combat human trafficking in Houston. He received his award on Saturday at the Houstonian Hotel during the 2014 Houston Gala.