Events

Tahirih Congressional Briefing Draws Attention to Threats Facing Gender-Based Asylum’s Progress

Posted: 4/29/2008

In September 2007, the nation’s highest immigration court, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), issued a disturbing decision (Matter of A-T-) denying the request for asylum of a young woman who was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) as a child and who fears a forced marriage if she is returned to Mali. The BIA’s [...]

9th Annual Benefit is an Inspiring and Successful Event! Senator Sam Brownback, Congressman James Moran, and Tahirih Client Speaker, Zheela Noori, Provide Touching Remarks

Posted: 12/12/2006

Altria Group, Inc. and Shell Oil Company each sponsor at the Champion level
The Tahirih Justice Center (Tahirih) held its Ninth Annual Fundraising Benefit on September 27, 2006, in honor of the courageous lives of women and girls seeking justice from gender-based violence. Nearly 400 distinguished guests and participants were welcomed with a joyful performance from [...]

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Tahirih Congressional Briefing Draws Attention to Threats Facing Gender-Based Asylum’s Progress

9th Annual Benefit is an Inspiring and Successful Event! Senator Sam Brownback, Congressman James Moran, and Tahirih Client Speaker, Zheela Noori, Provide Touching Remarks