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Landmark Decision Recognizes Domestic Violence as Basis for Asylum
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August 27th, 2014A historic ruling from the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals is a huge step forward for domestic violence survivors seeking refuge in America, but more action is needed to ensure equal protection for all survivors.
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Tour to End Forced Marriage Headed to New York City
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August 27th, 2014Join the movement to end forced marriage in New York City!
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What We’re Doing to Protect Refugee Children at Our Border
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August 27th, 2014Our Executive Director Layli Miller-Muro tells you what we’re doing to protect vulnerable immigrant girls who made the dangerous trip north to escape violence in Central America.
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NOW AVAILABLE: Summer 2014 Newsletter
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August 18th, 2014Read about our accomplishments this summer in communities, courts, and Congress. Click here to access our Summer 2014 Newsletter online.
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American Bar Association Condemns Forced Marriage as Fundamental Human Rights Violation
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August 12th, 2014The ABA’s resolution urges governments at all levels in the U.S. to amend existing laws, or to enact new laws, to prevent forced marriages and to protect individuals facing forced marriage threats.
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Memory of Dedicated, Young Lawyer Honored through Bahá’í Service Fellowship Program
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July 28th, 2014The Naiyareh Karimimanesh Bahá’í Service Fellowship honors the memory of Naiyareh Karimimanesh, a 27-year-old lawyer who passed away in 2007 after a car accident. Naiyareh had a profound impact on those she left behind.
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IPS Brings Attention to Tahirih’s Call for Coordinated, Federal Response to Forced Marriage
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July 24th, 2014Inter Press Service, a global news agency that focuses on coverage of marginalized communities,interviewed an expert about Tahirih’s call for a coordinated, federal response to the problem of forced marriage in the United States.