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Tahirih’s Interdisciplinary Model, Explained
December 7th, 2020At the Tahirih Justice Center, we believe that it is not enough to simply win a client’s legal case. We work to support their needs and connect them with a variety of services, like skill–building opportunities, workforce readiness and education programs, counseling, and […]
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Child marriage: Why does it persist in the US?
December 1st, 2020The Stream, a daily TV show on Al Jazeera, discussed the issue of child marriage in the United States and why it persists. Femi Oke interviews Donna Pollard, founder of […]
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New Proposed Rules to Limit Due Process for Immigrant Survivors
November 25th, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | NOVEMBER 25, 2020 CONTACT: Rachel Pak [email protected]; 571-550-9162 Today, the outgoing administration proposed two rules that would speed up the deportation machine that immigration courts have […]
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Ten Steps the Administration Must Take Now for Immigrant Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
November 9th, 2020The new administration has the power to immediately change many policies that will help immigrant survivors and start rebuilding our broken system.
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Introduction of The Status of Child Marriages in the United States Act
October 20th, 2020Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Van Taylor introduced the Status of Child Marriage in the United States Act— legislation to study this pressing issue in the U.S. In a statement […]
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The ‘Triple Tsunami’ of COVID-19, Economic Collapse, and Domestic Violence
October 9th, 2020In this article, the Women’s Media Center looks at the connection between economic insecurity and domestic violence—which has been exacerbated during the pandemic. The Women’s Media Center spoke to Aicha, […]
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How Houston-Area Families Are Being Forced From Their Homes Without An Eviction Notice
October 9th, 2020In Houston, communities continue to face eviction, despite a federal moratorium halting the practice. Houston Public Media spoke to Guadalupe Fernández, Tahirih Houston Policy and Advocacy Manager, on barriers that […]