Today marks a historic milestone in the fight against child marriage in the United States with the introduction of the Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2024. This groundbreaking federal legislation represents the first concerted effort by the United States Congress to condemn and prevent child marriage domestically.

Mariela is a survivor of forced marriage and domestic violence. She is currently seeking an appeal on her asylum case.

Clara endured a perilous journey to reach safety. She trusted her Tahirih lawyers and now she lives a healthy, safe and free life.

Soy guatemalteca y vengo de una familia humilde e indígena. Casi toda mi vida ha sido de sufrimiento y muchas veces de carencia. Estoy aquí como un ejemplo para las mujeres y las madres, sobrevivientes que han hecho todo lo posible para protegerse y proteger a sus hijos.