Tahirih in the News & In Your Community
Read about Tahirih’s media appearances, and recent and upcoming outreach events.
Read more...In the Media
Layli Miller-Muro Featured on TEDx and Dan Rather Reports
A key part of Tahirih’s mission includes informing the public of the unique challenges that immigrant survivors of violence face and, ultimately, creating lasting legal and social change. This outreach includes not only professionals working directly with at-risk populations, but also increasing awareness of the issues our clients face among the general public.
This past spring, [...]
Pro Bono Attorney Network Highlighted in Stanford Social Innovation Review
The Power of Many, an article written by Tahirih Executive Director Layli Miller-Muro, was published in the Winter 2011 edition of the Stanford Social Innovation Review. The article highlight’s Tahirih’s innovative use of pro bono attorneys to multiply our impact. Read the article on Stanford’s webpage (subscription required) or download the PDF.
Read more...Tahirih Featured on Voice of America (Urdu)
This story on Tahirih’s work on the U Visa aired on November 22, 2010, in Pakistan. Watch the three-part series below, or visit Voice of America’s website.
Read more...Op-Ed: Stopping Violence Against Women
By Anne Chandler and Ritu Sharma
Khalida married her husband Asad in Pakistan through an arrangement made by their families. (Their names are changed here to protect Khalida.) She finished medical school and began her residency a month after she was married. Her husband was immediately abusive and jealous: He restricted Khalida’s movement and forced [...]
Tahirih Featured in Washington Post Article about the Challenges Facing Women Asylum Seekers
“Clearer Rules Urged For Asylum Seekers: System Fails to Protect Women, Study Says”
By Tara Bahrampour, Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, October 1, 2009
The Washington Post draws attention to the challenges faced by women seeking asylum in the United States based on gender-related persecution. The article comes the day after Tahirih hosted a Congressional Briefing to [...]
Washingtonian Magazine Top Local Charity
The Tahirih Justice Center was selected as one of the best local charities by The Washingtonian magazine and featured as one of “64 Ways to Do Good” in the December issue’s cover story.
It is a great honor and recognition of the impact of our work to be chosen from over 8,000 local nonprofits. The [...]
Tahirih Clients Speak Out Against FGM in Today’s Washington Post
“Area Immigrants with Wounds That Won’t Heal. Mutilated Women Seek Asylum in US”
The Washington Post, November 3, 2008, by Pamela Constable
This powerful article highlights the plight of several Tahirih clients who have suffered female genital mutilation and whose lives continue to be affected by the violence they have suffered. Interviews with Tahirih clients, as [...]
