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Child Marriage in America: Current Laws Are Failing to Protect Vulnerable Children and Teens
The data is clear: Child marriage problem is a problem right here in the U.S.
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Two Leading Corporations Team Up to Create Interactive Forced Marriage Map
Produced in partnership with Mayer Brown LLP and Caterpillar Inc., a new map includes specific information on laws related to marriage, as well as an overview of both risks to and protections for women and girls in each country.
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Tahirih Houston Asks Federal Court to Halt Mass Detention of Refugees
Will the Department of Homeland Security uphold its legal commitment to treat immigrant children fairly?
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Drive to Double Impact of Petition to End Forced Marriage Begins Feb. 17
Urge President Obama to create a national action plan to protect individuals facing or fleeing forced marriages, right here in the United States. Every signature truly does matter.
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Close Tahirih Partner, The Human Trafficking Pro Bono Legal Center, Earns Independent Status
Tahirih acted as a fiscal agent for HT Pro Bono in its founding years, accepting donations on behalf of the legal advocacy organization as it sought its 501(c)(3) status. The fiscal sponsorship began in 2012.
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Tour to End Forced Marriage to Culminate in DC
Honoring Our Heartbeats: A Tour to End Forced Marriage in the U.S. will bring three events to Washington, DC on March 17-19, including a powerful multimedia performance, a forced marriage training workshop, and an issue briefing.
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Victims Face Long Wait Times as Court Backlog Increases
Central American immigrants’ right to due process is being threatened as their cases are placed at the front of the docket, giving them insufficient time to secure an attorney and prepare a case.
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Tahirih Calls on Congress to End Inhumane Detention of Traumatized Mothers and Children
Angela’s* son turned 3 inside the confines of a crowded detention center. He was stuck there, along with hundreds of other mothers and children fleeing violence in Central America.
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10 Tahirih Justice Center Victories of 2014
As we begin a new year, we would like to take a moment to celebrate some of our top achievements in 2014. Your support throughout the year made these accomplishments possible – thank you! We anticipate many more opportunities to make an impact in the lives of immigrant women and girls in 2015.
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Congressional Briefing Will Raise Awareness of Inhumane Detention of Traumatized Women and Children
Advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are deeply concerned about the harmful impact of family detention centers on already traumatized immigrant women and children fleeing violence.
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