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I-VAWA: A Vital Tool in the Fight Against a Worldwide Pandemic
December 11th, 2008I-VAWA offers women like Naeema—who survived a vicious acid attack at the hands of her husbandÔhope.
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Tahirih Presses for Full Implementation of Law Protecting Foreign Brides
December 11th, 2008The Government Accountability Office released a report in August 2008 citing widespread gaps in federal agencies’ implementation and enforcement of IMBRA.
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Tahirih Clients Speak Out Against FGM in Washington Post
November 3rd, 2008This 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.
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Tahirih Announces National Expansion Plan
September 3rd, 2008Tahirih Justice Center is becoming a national organization and will open their first pilot field office in Houston, Texas, in 2009.
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Tahirih Anniversary Video Receives Telly Award
August 3rd, 2008An inspiring video about the courage of Tahirih’s clients is the recipient of a bronze Telly Award.
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Tahirih Policy Director Named “Agent of Change”
August 3rd, 2008Jeanne Smoot, Director of Public Policy, received the 2008 Agent of Change Award from the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance.
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Tahirih Awarded $1.1 M in 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
April 29th, 2008The congressional funding reflects a valuable commitment to immigrant women and girls fleeing violence and exhibits confidence in Tahirih as a distinguished advocate for the courageous women and girls.