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Tahirih Wins First Lawsuit in U.S. Against International Marriage Broker
October 14th, 2021Tahirih wins the first lawsuit in the United States against an international marriage broker (“mail-order bride” agency) for enabling the brutal abuse of a Ukrainian woman. Tahirih’s client, Nataliya Fox, […]
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Holistic Services Expand
October 14th, 2021Tahirih expands our holistic services by hiring our first in-house social worker.
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Family Law Representation Begins
October 14th, 2021Tahirih launches Family Law Representation Program to protect and safeguard women and children from abuse.
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International Marriage Broker Regulation Act Becomes Law
October 14th, 2021Drafted by Tahirih, the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act becomes law, enabling foreign women to receive lifesaving information before marrying men through these agencies.
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Muslim Women Outreach Initiative Launches
October 14th, 2021Tahirih receives a prestigious fellowship from Ford Foundation to begin the Muslim Women Outreach Initiative, a project to empower women in Muslim communities to reject violence.
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Pro Bono Medical Network Launches
October 14th, 2021Tahirih launches Pro Bono Medical Network, a group of medical and mental health professionals who provide free services and expert testimony for Tahirih clients.