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After 20 Years of Leadership, Tahirih’s CEO and Founder Announces Transition
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February 3rd, 2021In a time of exciting transition for Tahirih, Archi Pyati has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer, taking on the role in May 2021.
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Special Message from Layli: Tahirih’s Next Chapter
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February 3rd, 2021This marks my 20th year as CEO of Tahirih and, with great pride for the past and enthusiasm for a new future, I have decided that it will be my last.
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The obvious solution to Houston’s housing crisis: ‘Just cease all evictions’
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December 21st, 2020In this article by Scalawag Magazine, Guadalupe Fernandez, Tahirih Houston Policy and Advocacy Manager, speaks about the specific vulnerabilities that immigrant survivors face during the eviction crisis. Read more […]
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Less Than Half Of Harris County’s $26 Million Rent Relief Has Been Claimed By Tenants
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December 11th, 2020Guadalupe Fernandez, Tahirih Houston Policy and Advocacy Manager, speaks about the additional barriers that immigrant survivors face in accessing rental relief. Read more here.
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Tahirih’s Interdisciplinary Model, Explained
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December 7th, 2020At the Tahirih Justice Center, we believe that it is not enough to simply win a client’s legal case. We work to support their needs and connect them with a variety of services, like skill–building opportunities, workforce readiness and education programs, counseling, and […]
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Eviction Protection in Texas
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November 18th, 2020Immigrant survivors of violence have been especially vulnerable during the pandemic. The Tahirih Justice Center works with immigrant victims of gender-based violence such as domestic violence, human trafficking, and rape—and […]
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Harris County OKs $2.5M to help poor immigrants fight deportations
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November 10th, 2020In Houston, Harris County commissioners approved funding for a legal defense fund to support vulnerable immigrants and survivors of violence facing deportation. Guadalupe Fernandez, Tahirih Houston’s Policy and Advocacy Manager, is […]