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New Hampshire Raises Legal Marriage Age to 18 Without Exceptions
Governor Chris Sununu has signed SB 359 into law raising the legal age of marriage to 18 without exceptions in New Hampshire, making it the 13th state to end child marriage.
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Celebrating Pride Month
Happy Pride Month! It’s important to celebrate the progress we’ve made, but we should also stay focused on how much more work we must do before all of us can live in safety.
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Tahirih and 46 Organizations Submit Comment in Response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Application of Certain Mandatory Bars in Fear Screenings
On June 12, 2024, the Tahirih Justice Center and 46 national, statewide, and local organizations dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence submitted a formal comment in response to the proposed rule by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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Staff Spotlight – Phuong Nguyen
The Tahirih Justice Center has served over 34,000 immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence since 1997. Across our five locations, our dedicated staff members provide holistic trauma-informed services to immigrant survivors […]
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Staff Spotlight – Payal Sinha
The Tahirih Justice Center has served over 34,000 immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence since 1997. Across our five locations, our dedicated staff members provide holistic trauma-informed services to immigrant survivors […]
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AAPI Heritage Month Reflection
As an Asian American, I have never felt welcome in this country. When I was little, I felt placed in the category of “other” – my given name too hard […]
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Tahirih Justice Center Opposes the Passage of Georgia’s HB1105, A Threat to Immigrant Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
HB1105, a threat to immigrant survivors, mandates that local law enforcement in Georgia coordinate with federal immigration officials.
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Transgender Day of Visibility: Ending Gender-Based Violence Against All People
On March 31, 2024, the Tahirih Justice Center recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to uplift and celebrate the trans community and recognize the ongoing violence, discrimination, and hate faced by trans people, particularly Black and Brown trans people.
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Ten Immigrant Women Activists You Should Know
In 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
From 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 […]