Fauziya Kassindja and Layli Miller-Muro co-author a memoir, “Do They Hear When You Cry,” about Kassindja’s search for justice. Miller-Muro donates her portion of the proceeds to Tahirih.

Tahirih Justice Center is founded by Layli Miller-Muro, following the highly-publicized asylum case Matter of Kasinga. The non-profit is her response to an outpouring of pleas for help from women […]

At the age of 17, Fauziya Kassindja fled Togo and sought asylum in the United States to avoid a forced marriage and female genital mutilation. Instead of finding protection, she […]

Afghan Women and Children Relief Act becomes law. A Tahirih client and former Board member, Farida Azizi, provides remarks at a signing ceremony by invitation of the White House.

Tahirih launches the Pro Bono Attorney Network to protect more women and girls.

Tahirih launches the Public Policy Advocacy Program to amplify survivor voices and foster long-lasting legal and social change.

Tahirih works closely with Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to ensure compliance with distribution of U and T visas under Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act.