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Tahirih Wins High-Profile Asylum Case for Young Woman Who Suffered FGM/C
April 26th, 2011The court decision reflects a critical course-correction from earlier decisions by both the judge and the nation’s highest immigration court that held asylum claims by women who have suffered FGM to a higher legal standard than claims by other asylum applicants.
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Virginia Streamlines Process for Protective Orders, Addressing a Gap for Many Tahirih Clients
April 16th, 2011Attorneys from Tahirih’s legal and policy departments advocated alongside the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance to lobby for these important changes to better protect women fleeing violence.
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Documentary Captures Mom’s Plight to Protect Daughter from FGM
February 11th, 2011For anyone who would better understand the journeys of Tahirih’s clients, of women like them, and of women wrestling with the cultural tradition of FGM, “Mrs. Goundo’s Daughter” is not a film to be missed.
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A Note from Layli: Thank You for Investing in Tahirih!
January 13th, 2011Dear Friends, Nearly 450 individuals, foundations, and corporations from across the country responded generously to our urgent plea for support immediately following the loss of an important federal grant. Your […]
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Help Us Obtain Justice for Immigrant Women in Houston
December 22nd, 2010This morning, I met with another woman I couldn’t help. She was from Guatemala, had three children, and was in her early 30s. Just four days ago, her U.S. citizen husband beat her, punching her in the face and leaving her severely bruised in the lip, jaw, and eye.
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Just One Year After Opening, Tahirih Houston’s Lifesaving Impact Is Clear
December 1st, 2010Since opening its doors in 2009 in Houston, Tahirih’s first pilot office has quickly established itself as an important resource in the Houston community.
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Mutiple Community Partners Recognize Tahirih’s Commitment to Excellence
December 1st, 2010One of Tahirih’s core values is a commitment to excellence. Over the past few months, that excellence has been recognized with several awards and other recognitions from the community.