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AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating the history and diversity of the AAPI community
May 18th, 2021Updated May 31, 2022 The History of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month Established in 1992, May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month – celebrating the traditions, culture, and history of Asian Americans […]
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Tahirih Statement on End of Nationwide Moratorium on Evictions
May 5th, 2021The Tahirih Justice Center is disappointed in today’s decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to end the nationwide moratorium on evictions, in addition to the […]
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A Message From Our New CEO, Archi Pyati.
May 3rd, 2021I’m writing to you today as Tahirih’s new Chief Executive Officer. I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve such dedicated, passionate, and talented colleagues, and excited to lead this incredible organization into its next chapter.
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100 Days of a New Administration
April 30th, 2021When the new administration took office, we proposed 10 steps they could take immediately to help immigrant survivors of violence. Now, after 100 days, we’re checking in to see what they’ve done to ensure justice for immigrant […]
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From our Board of Directors: Gratitude in a Time of Transition
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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Tahirih Opposes Dangerously Amended NC Senate Bill on Child Marriage
April 28th, 2021The Tahirih Justice Center opposes amendments to Senate Bill 35 (S35), a bill that was originally intended to increase North Carolina’s age floor to marry and protect girls and young women from the harms of child marriage.
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Sexual Abuse: A Cause and a Consequence of Forced Marriage
April 26th, 2021With spring in full bloom across the country, we know that wedding season is near.
And while this can be a thrilling time to celebrate life’s precious moments with their family and friends, for some, the return of the wedding season can be tied to the trauma of sexual assault and serve as a trigger for individuals who have been forced to marry.