USCIS recognizes that in communities where FGM/C occurs, other forms of persecution may await a girl or woman if she were forced to return to her home country.

Founder of Tahirih thanks gala guests in Houston for being part of a constellation of positive change.

A FRAGILE SAFETY NET The United States has a long and rich history of offering safe harbor to refugees fleeing persecution from around the world. According to international standards, and […]

We are honored to be the recipient of numerous awards in recognition of excellence in programming and leadership, including:   GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency Tahirih has earned the Platinum […]

What is it? Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a term used to describe traditional practices that involve the complete or partial removal of the external female genitalia. The procedure has […]

Layli Miller-Muro, who founded Tahirih in 1997, will be honored as part of UNA-NCA’s annual Human Rights Awards Reception.

The two women met for the first time last week at a sleek Georgetown hotel, where they were speakers at a glittering charity dinner. They shook hands and hugged across a vast gulf of culture, geography and faith: one a devout Muslim from West Africa with her hair carefully hidden under a tight scarf, the other a gregarious South Asian in a stylish sari and costume earrings.