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Landmark Legislation Would Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Refugees
April 6th, 2010Landmark legislation would reaffirm the United States’ commitment to all those fleeing persecution and enact key provisions to assist women and girls seeking asylum in the United States.
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Tahirih Opens Third Office in Baltimore
April 1st, 2010New office opens in response to great need in Baltimore region for Tahirih’s lifesaving legal services for immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence.
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Sandra’s Story Underscores Urgent Need for Tahirih’s Holistic Services
March 26th, 2010It didn’t take Sandra long to learn that her new husband had lied about his status as a citizen in the United States. But it was too late for her to save herself from an abusive marriage.
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Tahirih Houston Builds Support for I-VAWA
March 12th, 2010If passed, I-VAWA will, for the first time in United States history, make ending violence against women a diplomatic priority and incorporate comprehensive solutions aimed at ending domestic violence into all US foreign assistance programs.
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Federal Bill Introduced to Eliminate Arbitrary Asylum Deadline that Harms Survivors
March 11th, 2010Proposed legislation would put an end to the one-year filing deadline for asylum. The deadline can have devastating consequences for women and girls seeking refuge from gender-based persecution.
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A Note From Layli: Year End Reflections
December 8th, 2009As a mother, I know that there isn’t anything you wouldn’t do to protect and feed your child. Parents all over the world are united in their primordial instincts to protect their children. It is this same impulse to safeguard one’s family that motivates our clients to flee horrific forms of violence and come to us seeking help.
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City of Houston Welcomes New Tahirih Office at Inaugural Reception
November 30th, 2009Tahirih Justice Center celebrated the opening of its Houston office with an inaugural reception attended by more than 130 members of the Houston corporate, nonprofit, academic, and religious communities.