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Landmark Legislation Would Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Refugees
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April 6th, 2010Landmark legislation would reaffirm the United States’ commitment to all those fleeing persecution and enact key provisions to assist women and girls seeking asylum in the United States.
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Tahirih Houston Builds Support for I-VAWA
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March 12th, 2010If passed, I-VAWA will, for the first time in United States history, make ending violence against women a diplomatic priority and incorporate comprehensive solutions aimed at ending domestic violence into all US foreign assistance programs.
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Federal Bill Introduced to Eliminate Arbitrary Asylum Deadline that Harms Survivors
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March 11th, 2010Proposed legislation would put an end to the one-year filing deadline for asylum. The deadline can have devastating consequences for women and girls seeking refuge from gender-based persecution.
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Department of Justice Reveals Failure to Enforce 2006 Law to Protect Foreign Brides from Abuse
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October 16th, 2009As long as IMBRA implementation and enforcement is lagging, vulnerable foreign women who meet American men through IMBs will remain dangerously unaware of lifesaving information about a future partner’s violent criminal history and about their legal rights.
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Tahirih Hosts Congressional Briefing on Hurdles Women and Girls Face in U.S. Asylum System
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October 5th, 2009A Tahirih-sponsored congressional briefing offered policymakers and the public a vital opportunity to learn about the harmful impact of unsettled policy and current immigration laws on women and girls fleeing gender-based violence.
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Precarious Protection: New Tahirih Report Spotlights Dangerous Impact of Unsettled Asylum Laws and Policy on Women
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October 2nd, 2009The lack of clarity and coherence in gender-based asylum law is a roadblock to women seeking protection from violence and persecution.
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Clearer Rules Urged for Asylum Seekers Fleeing Gender-Related Persecution
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October 1st, 2009Women seeking political asylum in the United States based on gender-related persecution can get mired in a legal labyrinth that can leave their cases unresolved for years.