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Panelists: Outreach, Education, and Resources Paramount in Fight Against Forced Marriage
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to the complex problem of forced marriage in North America, but there are many ways to better protect victims. Experts underscored this message at a discussion on forced marriage April 1 at American University’s Washington College of Law.
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Forced Marriage Discussion Scheduled at American University
Panel of experts will discuss nature and scope of forced marriage in United States and Canada How does forced marriage impact the freedom and safety of women and girls in […]
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Lessons from Eva on VAWA’s Anniversary
Like many criminals, Eva’s boss thought he would get away his abuse of Eva because she was an undocumented immigrant. He threatened to have Eva deported if she went to the police, and Eva kept quiet out of fear.
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Tahirih Welcomes Archi Pyati as New Director of Public Policy
Ms. Pyati is a dedicated advocate for immigrant women and girls with more than a decade of experience in immigration law practice, women’s rights, and public policy advocacy.
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Al Jazeera Features Tahirih in Series on Forced Marriage in the United States
Tahirih is featured this week in a four-part Al Jazeera America series on forced marriage in the United States.
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Immigrants Live in ‘Double Shadow’ of Domestic Violence
Deysi Gonzalez’s diary begins with this sentence: “On July 3, 2002, I met the man I thought would be the love of my life.” Instead, she continues in neat Spanish script, the handsome acquaintance who courted her in Guatemala turned into a possessive bully who stalked and beat her.
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Tahirih Convenes Congressional Briefing to Urge Survivor-Inspired Immigration Reform
Imagine jumping out of a plane without a parachute. That’s exactly what Tahirih’s Public Policy Director Jeanne Smoot asked an audience to imagine this week at a Congressional briefing convened to urge survivor-inspired immigration reform.
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Senate Passes Bill That Would Benefit Immigrant Survivors of Violence
Tahirih Justice Center praises the United States Senate’s passage yesterday of S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act.
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A Hard-Won Victory for Survivors: VAWA Is Renewed!
Each VAWA reauthorization represents a crucial opportunity not only to continue, but also to improve and increase, our nation’s commitment to ending domestic and sexual violence.
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Tahirih Continues National Leadership with Trainings on Forced Marriage and Honor Violence
Trainings equip participants with practical tips, tools, and strategies to identify and protect victims of these human rights abuses threatening the freedom, safety, and welfare of immigrant women and girls across the country.