A severe backlog of immigration cases, combined with a shortage of judges, is delaying justice for Tahirih clients.

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.

Kae wanted a future free of violence for both herself and her children. Through her perseverance and with the help of her attorneys, Kae was granted asylum.

Angela’s* son turned 3 inside the confines of a crowded detention center. He was stuck there, along with hundreds of other mothers and children fleeing violence in Central America.

Martha’s gangster boyfriend threw her down a flight of stairs and struck her so hard in her head that her ears rang for hours. Now, a landmark ruling in August from the nation’s highest immigration court could help Martha and other domestic violence survivors.

Awa, a courageous former client, tells you why she supports Tahirih Justice Center.

Houston Director: “It is urgent that we enact alternatives to detention and release survivors of sexual and domestic violence as soon as possible.”