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U.S. asylum law must protect women
Our country’s asylum law urgently needs to be changed to clearly protect women who would otherwise meet the stringent requirements for asylum.
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Stop Asian Hate
Tahirih stands with the AAPI community.
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Welcome New Houston Executive Director, Lubabah!
Meet Lubabah Abdullah, our new Houston Executive Director!
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This Valentine’s Day, Let’s Embrace Healthy Relationships
It’s that time of year again! The stores are filled with heart-shaped chocolate candy boxes, teddy bears, balloons, and flowers in every checkout lane. Street vendors are out with their customizable baskets, and social media is filled with ads […]
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After 20 Years of Leadership, Tahirih’s CEO and Founder Announces Transition
In 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
This 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’
In 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
Guadalupe 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
At 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
Immigrant 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 […]