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Staff Spotlight: Libby Hasse, Equal Justice Works Fellow
The first immigration case that I worked on in law school was a gender-based asylum case. My client was the strongest person that I had ever met.
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NOW AVAILABLE: 2014 Impact Report
Learn more about our accomplishments in communities, courts, and Congress in 2014.
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Layli Miller-Muro Named DC Young Mother of the Year
Layli is being recognized not only for her selfless dedication to her three small children, but also for her dedication to protecting immigrant women and girls fleeing violence through her leadership of Tahirih Justice Center.
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Actor Justin Baldoni Urges Action in Fight to End Violence Against Women and Girls
As a soon-to-be-father, Justin Baldoni thinks often about the type of world his child will inherit—he wants it to be one where men and women enjoy equality.
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Message of Hope in the Face of Violence Delivered at Annual Gala
A better world is possible for women and girls, but it will only come to fruition with an army of dedicated individuals.
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Layli Miller-Muro Thanks Army of Supporters in Fight for Rights of Women and Girls
Listen to Layli Miller-Muro’s speech at the 18th Annual Tahirih Gala, “Saving Lives, Celebrating Courage.”
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Courageous Voice Honoree Shares Her Unfulfilled Wish
Nazira rose to prominence as a journalist in Afghanistan. By the early 90s, she had become a widely recognized and respected reporter, known for her advocacy and intrepid spirit. It was this same spirit that the Taliban sought to crush.
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Tahirih Client Shares Her Story of Forced Marriage with NPR
The cost of a bullet is less than a dollar. Our client Lina overheard these chilling words spoken about her in the days before she was forced into marriage.
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Lack of Judges Leaves Clients in Limbo
A severe backlog of immigration cases, combined with a shortage of judges, is delaying justice for Tahirih clients.
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Tahirih Honors Celebrated Afghan Journalist Who Defied the Taliban
Nazira Karimi decried the Taliban’s gender-apartheid politics and brutality against Afghan women and girls, and she was admired by the public for her advocacy. The Taliban were desperate to silence her courageous voice.