October 11 marks both International Day of the Girl and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observances that illuminate the ways gender-based violence particularly impacts those who live at the dangerous intersections of sexism, racism, and xenophobia.

For some children and young adults, this time out of school can also carry with it the risk of an unwanted engagement or marriage.

Hellitz Villegas joined Tahirih in 2018. As the Forced Marriage Initiative Project Manager, Hellitz provides direct services to individuals in the U.S. facing or fleeing forced marriage, responds to requests […]

We are moved to send a note of sincere thanks and to provide some perspective of challenges overcome and those we now face.

Casey Carter Swegman joined Tahirih in 2013. As the Director of Public Policy, Casey is responsible for leading Tahirih’s state and federal policy advocacy focused on improving protections for immigrant […]

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 […]

The News & Observer reported on a new bill that was introduced in the North Carolina legislature to better protect minors from the harms of child marriage.