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NOW AVAILABLE: Winter 2014 Newsletter
Catch up with what we’ve been doing in communities, courts, and Congress with our Winter 2014 Newsletter. It’s now available online here!
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Lessons from Eva on VAWA’s Anniversary
Like many criminals, Eva’s boss thought he would get away his abuse of Eva because she was an undocumented immigrant. He threatened to have Eva deported if she went to the police, and Eva kept quiet out of fear.
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Staff Spotlight: Anusce Sanai, Family Law Attorney
When I had a big career decision to make – should I leave my promising private law practice and enter the nonprofit field – it was actually a no-brainer.
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Courageous Voice Honoree Empowers Fellow Survivors of Domestic Violence
Our 2014 Courageous Voice Honoree, Mercy Cooper, broke free of an abusive relationship, and today, helps train police officers to recognize and respond to domestic violence. The former Tahirih client will be honored at our 17th Annual Greater DC Gala.
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Tahirih Welcomes Archi Pyati as New Director of Public Policy
Ms. Pyati is a dedicated advocate for immigrant women and girls with more than a decade of experience in immigration law practice, women’s rights, and public policy advocacy.
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Two-Day Legal Clinic in Houston Gives Hope to Immigrant Victims of Violence
Clinic will set the wheels of justice in motion for a group of immigrant survivors of domestic violence hoping to rebuild their lives.
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Tahirih Welcomes Five Distinguished Members to Largest-Ever Board of Directors
Tahirih is proud to welcome five distinguished members from prominent organizations and corporations to our Board of Directors.
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Al Jazeera Features Tahirih in Series on Forced Marriage in the United States
Tahirih is featured this week in a four-part Al Jazeera America series on forced marriage in the United States.
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UN Association Honors Tahirih’s Miller-Muro for Work in Human Rights
Miller-Muro described as tireless advocate for immigrant women’s rights.
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Founder of Tahirih to Receive Human Rights Award
Layli Miller-Muro, who founded Tahirih in 1997, will be honored as part of UNA-NCA’s annual Human Rights Awards Reception.