I’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.

With 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.

Our country’s asylum law urgently needs to be changed to clearly protect women who would otherwise meet the stringent requirements for asylum.

Tahirih stands with the AAPI community.

The following is an excerpt taken from an analysis created by the Alliance for Immigrant Survivors, which the Tahirih Justice Center co-chairs with other advocates. The full analysis can be […]

Meet Lubabah Abdullah, our new Houston Executive Director!

The Tahirih team has put together a wide range of resources to highlight Black History Month – from books to articles and trainings to social media accounts – that will […]