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After 20 Years of Leadership, Tahirih’s CEO and Founder Announces Transition
In a time of exciting transition for Tahirih, Archi Pyati has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer, taking on the role in May 2021.
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Special Message from Layli: Tahirih’s Next Chapter
This marks my 20th year as CEO of Tahirih and, with great pride for the past and enthusiasm for a new future, I have decided that it will be my last.
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Tahirih’s Interdisciplinary Model, Explained
At the Tahirih Justice Center, we believe that it is not enough to simply win a client’s legal case. We work to support their needs and connect them with a variety of services, like skill–building opportunities, workforce readiness and education programs, counseling, and […]
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The ‘Triple Tsunami’ of COVID-19, Economic Collapse, and Domestic Violence
In this article, the Women’s Media Center looks at the connection between economic insecurity and domestic violence—which has been exacerbated during the pandemic. The Women’s Media Center spoke to Aicha, […]
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Tahirih Statement on New Proposed EOIR Rule to Restrict Asylum
In yet another attack on asylum, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) proposed new rules yesterday that would further increase barriers to asylum—dealing yet another blow to survivors of […]
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Advocates want an eviction grace period. Houston’s mayor won’t put it on the council agenda
Guadalupe Fernandez, Tahirih Policy and Advocacy Manager in Houston, spoke to the Houston Chronicle on how the eviction crisis has impacted immigrant survivors and the urgent need for a grace […]
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Stand with Survivors to Save Asylum
In this op-ed, Morgan Weibel, Executive Director of Tahirih SF Bay Area, writes about the most recent proposed regulations that would decimate the asylum system and eliminate gender-based asylum. Weibel […]
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Federal court strikes down Trump’s ‘third country’ asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border
Judge Kelly overturned the administration’s transit asylum ban, striking yet another legal blow to the administration’s restrictive immigration policies. Tahirih was part of the lawsuit challenging this illegal policy and […]
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Judge deals setback to key Trump policy limiting asylum
This article highlights the victory in Tahirih’s lawsuit challenging the transit asylum ban, which barred anyone approaching the U.S. southern border from applying for asylum, with limited exceptions. The lawsuit […]