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Tahirih Delivers Petition on Asylum for Domestic Violence Survivors to the Attorney General
Today, Tahirih delivered our petition on asylum for domestic violence survivors to the Attorney General. At the time of delivery, this petition had received nearly 60,000 signatures!
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Adama Iwu Calls On Us All to Join the Ranks
Adama Iwu. Silence breaker. Change maker. Champion of women’s rights and equality in the workplace. And a woman who personifies courage whom we greatly admire.
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A Thanks to Our Collaborative of West Coast Movement Makers
At Tahirih’s first-ever Gala in the San Francisco Bay Area, Executive Director Morgan Weibel commended the great work and success of the organization’s newest office and recognized the evening’s honorees.
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No Longer a Caged Bird
A hush fell over the crowd as Master of Ceremonies, Angela Kinsey, welcomed Courageous Voice Honoree, Annie Martinez,* and her pro bono attorney, Maria Segarra, to the stage at San Francisco’s Inaugural Gala.
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Angela Kinsey Emcees San Francisco’s Inaugural Gala
Angela Kinsey, actress and comedian from the popular sitcom, The Office, welcomed supporters, advocates, donors, volunteers, and staff as the first-ever Master of Ceremonies in the Bay Area.
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Sessions Reviewing Immigrant Abuse Victims’ Protections
Tahirih’s Chief of Policy spoke with CNN about Attorney General Jeff Session’s recent move to reconsider whether survivors of domestic violence can seek asylum in the U.S.
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Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Who Qualifies for Asylum
Courageous Tahirih client Aracely spoke with NPR’s Morning Edition for this story about Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recent moves to review who qualifies for asylum in the U.S.
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Immigrant Women and Girls Need More Protection, Not Less: Tahirih Justice Center Survey
A new Tahirih report showcases results of a nationwide survey on the challenges immigrant women and girls face in the United States.
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Tahirih Responds to Incorrectly Cited Gender-Based Violence Research in DHS/DOJ Report
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice released a deeply flawed report that, among other problems, incorrectly cites Tahirih’s data on forced marriage.
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Letter from Layli: Let’s take a moment to recognize racist clarity
This is a moment for all of us to take a stand against dialogue that positions groups of people as inferior to others because of their skin color or country of origin.