Diana was kidnapped and brutalized to force her into a marriage, but an unexpected kindness changed the course of her life.

She was 15-years-old when the nightmare began, when she was kidnapped by human traffickers. After miraculously escaping, Maritza was forced to leave everything behind in search of safety.

It can take years for victims to be ready to step forward and ask for help. When they do, the doors to justice should be open.

The decision to deny asylum to a young gay man from Mexico undermines legal protections for vulnerable survivors.

She found the courage to escape a lifetime of abuse, despite being born in one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women.

Marie found the courage to escape a lifetime of abuse, despite being born in one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women.

“I want people to know there’s always light at the end of the tunnel — run, walk, hold someone’s hand if you need to.” This powerful message was part of the 2014 Houston Courageous Voice Honoree’s moving speech at the 2014 Houston Gala.