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Overview of U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
The following is an excerpt taken from an analysis created by the Alliance for Immigrant Survivors, which the Tahirih Justice Center co-chairs with other advocates. The full analysis can be […]
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Welcome New Houston Executive Director, Lubabah!
Meet Lubabah Abdullah, our new Houston Executive Director!
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Black History 365
The Tahirih team has put together a wide range of resources to highlight Black History Month – from books to articles and trainings to social media accounts – that will […]
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Bill limiting child marriage introduced for sixth time
The Capital Gazette reported on Maryland’s sixth attempt to pass legislation to protect minors from the harms of child marriage.
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Bill limiting child marriage introduced for sixth time; advocates voice support at Annapolis Moms meeting
The Baltimore Sun reported on Maryland’s sixth attempt to pass legislation that would raise the minimum marriage age to 17 years old. This legislation would include a judicial review process […]
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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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The Impact of New Immigration Policies on Immigrant Survivors
There has been a flurry of policies issued that impact immigrant survivors of gender-based violence and the immigration system at large. Here are what the changes have been and their impact on immigrant survivors.
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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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NC General Assembly bill would change legal marriage age from 14 to 18
CBS 17 reported on the newly introduced North Carolina General Assembly legislation, HB41 and SB35, which would amend the state’s legal marriage age from 14 to 18. The article features […]