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For some young people, summer isn’t a vacation at all
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July 19th, 2021For some children and young adults, this time out of school can also carry with it the risk of an unwanted engagement or marriage.
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Social Media Ambassador Program
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June 29th, 2021Use your voice to amplify Tahirih’s mission and further the fight against gender-based violence! Are you passionate about social justice? Do you want to use your voice to help put […]
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Hellitz Villegas
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May 9th, 2021Hellitz 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 […]
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From our Board of Directors: Gratitude in a Time of Transition
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April 29th, 2021We are moved to send a note of sincere thanks and to provide some perspective of challenges overcome and those we now face.
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Casey Carter Swegman
People
February 23rd, 2021Casey 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 […]
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This Valentine’s Day, Let’s Embrace Healthy Relationships
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February 12th, 2021It’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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North Carolina lawmakers want to stop 14-year-olds from marrying
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February 1st, 2021The 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.