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Governor Inslee Signs Bill to End Child Marriage in Washington, Setting Historic Precedent on the West Coast
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March 8th, 2024Today, Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill that ends child marriage in the state of Washington by raising the legal age for marriage to 18 without exceptions. This significant step marks a historical moment for Washington as it becomes the first state on the West Coast and the 11th state in the country to end child marriage.
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Ten Immigrant Women Activists You Should Know
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March 7th, 2024In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Tahirih staff are honoring inspiring immigrant women activists, past and present, who have made an impact on immigrant rights and women’s rights in the U.S. and globally.
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The Overlooked Truth of Teen Dating Violence
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February 13th, 2024From teddy bears to heart shaped candies to marriage proposals, February is known as a month dedicated to love and the celebration of romance. February is also National Teen Dating […]
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Tahirih Statement on Proposals to Gut Asylum Protections
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February 5th, 2024Last night, a small group of negotiators who have been meeting behind closed doors put forward legislative text that would have devastating impacts on the ability of immigrant survivors of gender-based violence to get and stay safe. This so-called deal shows blatant disregard for the promise of a welcoming nation for all.
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Stalking Awareness: Signs and Impacts of Stalking in Immigrant Communities
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January 6th, 2024January is Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking is defined as a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or […]
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Workers rights case highlights the struggle immigrant women face in the workplace
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December 18th, 2023Houston Public Media reporter Aurora Berry interviewed Casey Carter Swegman, Tahirih Director of Public Policy, about the challenges faced by immigrant women who experience harassment and exploitation in the workplace. […]
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Tahirih Urges the Administration & Congress to Reverse Course on Gutting Asylum Protections
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December 18th, 2023The Tahirih Justice Center is outraged by the news that the administration appears willing to play politics with human lives. These attacks on immigrants and people seeking asylum represent not simply a broken promise, but a betrayal and we urge the President and Congress to reverse course.