Neda Moayad, Dallas, TX
In August of 1995 on my way to the United Nations NGO conference in Beijing I had the pleasure of meeting Layli Miller-Muro. I learned about her recent work on the Kasinga case (a well publicized asylum case that established national precedent, enabling women to receive asylum on the basis of gender-based persecution) and was impressed with Layli’s commitment to protecting her client’s well-being.
After Layli established the Tahirih Justice Center in 1997, my family continued following its work and remained committed to supporting its tireless efforts to represent women’s rights and its dedication to the equality of women and men through the empowerment of women.
Our support of Tahirih began solely based on knowing Layli and the trust and respect we had for her. As the work of the Tahirih Justice Center grew to offer protection to larger numbers of women, it was the level of integrity we found in the conduct of the work of Tahirih—the success rate, the annual reports, and the commitment of the Board members—which inspired us to continue and increase our support. We believe Tahirih stays true to its mission and offers an indispensable and rare contribution to a very vulnerable group of women and girls. We have seldom found the brilliant management and attention to detail in a nonprofit organization as is found in Tahirih. Each year, we have witnessed the impact of our loving contribution be multiplied by the extent of pro-bono work that is performed by volunteers. The success rate of Tahirih’s cases is a very befitting testimony to the commitment, dedication, and hard work of Tahirih’s brilliant staff.
Throughout our lives, we find passion and attachment to many causes, and for us, the services provided by Tahirih to vulnerable women and girls to empower them are at the core of one of our most profound beliefs. We believe it is a privilege to be among supporters of the Tahirih Justice Center.
Become a LifeSaver
The legal cases of the women and girls we serve are complicated and time-intensive claims that require legal staff time, client calls, meetings, and court hearings. It costs Tahirih $5,000 to advocate for just one woman or girl fleeing gender-based violence. Yet, when you consider the alternative of a woman or girl being forced to return to face certain violence or even death, the cost of their protection seems like very little.
You can make a secure donation now as a one-time gift or in installments. For more information, please contact us at development@tahirih.org.
