The Tahirih Justice Center is a national non-profit that has served over 25,000 courageous individuals fleeing violence since 1997. Our efficient, effective, and innovative model of service is now delivered from five locations, and we’re committed to serving as many immigrant women and girls as possible.
About Us
Our award-winning approach to ending gender-based violence
Through direct services, policy advocacy, and training and education, Tahirih protects immigrant women and girls and promotes a world where women and girls enjoy equality and live in safety and dignity.
Values
Tahirih is inspired by the Bahá'í Faith and works to create a world where women and girls enjoy equality.
History
Layli Miller-Muro founded Tahirih in 1997 after her involvement in a case that revolutionized asylum law.
Partners
We collaborate with individuals, corporations, and governments in service of courageous women and girls.
People
Our distinguished staff, board of directors, ambassadors, and local advisory councils steer our lifesaving work.
Awards
Our effective, efficient, and innovative model of service has garnered multiple awards and accolades.
Who was Tahirih?
Born in 1814, Tahirih (TAH-heh-ray) was an exemplar of women’s strength in Persia, at a time when most women were kept illiterate and hidden from the public sphere.
