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Pathways to Wellness: Mapping Mental Health Resources for Immigrant Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Houston
Tahirih’s Houston office joined the Rice University and Kinder Institute’s Community Bridges Program to create a Community Mental Health Resource Map for immigrant survivors in the Greater Houston Area.
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2024 Journey to Justice Honorees
During Tahirih’s annual awards reception, Journey to Justice 2024, we will recognize individuals, firms, and corporate partners who have made an impact on survivors’ lives and on our mission to end gender-based violence.
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Tahirih Justice Center Opposes the Passage of Georgia’s HB1105, A Threat to Immigrant Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
HB1105, a threat to immigrant survivors, mandates that local law enforcement in Georgia coordinate with federal immigration officials.
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Staff Spotlight: Ron Lapitan
The Tahirih Justice Center has served over 34,000 immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence since 1997. Across our five locations, our dedicated staff members provide holistic trauma-informed services to immigrant survivors […]
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Sexual Abuse: A Cause and a Consequence of Forced Marriage
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a month honoring survivors and the communities surrounding them with hope, courage, and strength. At the Forced Marriage Initiative, we join these awareness and prevention efforts recognizing that survivors and those at risk of forced marriage are likely to also fear and/or experience rape and sexual assault.
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Tahirih’s Newest Additions to the Board of Directors
Falls Church, VA — The Tahirih Justice Center is proud to welcome two new members to our now 20-person Board of Directors as of March 2024: Susanna Samet and Sarah Iqbal. […]
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Virginia Makes History as 12th State and First in the South to End Child Marriage
HB 994 becomes law ending child marriage in Virginia by establishing a minimum marriage age of 18 without exceptions.
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Transgender Day of Visibility: Ending Gender-Based Violence Against All People
On March 31, 2024, the Tahirih Justice Center recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to uplift and celebrate the trans community and recognize the ongoing violence, discrimination, and hate faced by trans people, particularly Black and Brown trans people.
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Tahirih Justice Center and The UPS Foundation Partnership: Making a Difference for Human Trafficking Survivors
We are proud to announce that the Tahirih Justice Center has partnered with The UPS Foundation to address the challenges immigrant survivors of human trafficking face across the U.S. Together, […]
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Governor Inslee Signs Bill to End Child Marriage in Washington, Setting Historic Precedent on the West Coast
Today, Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill that ends child marriage in the state of Washington by raising the legal age for marriage to 18 without exceptions. This significant step marks a historical moment for Washington as it becomes the first state on the West Coast and the 11th state in the country to end child marriage.