Dear Friends, On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Communities across the country came together to march against this horrific crime and confront […]

On May 22, 2025, the Tahirih Justice Center celebrated survivors, pro bonos, and our supporters at the annual Journey to Justice: Honoring Resilience, Championing Change event. We recognized our partners […]

Litigation Counsel at Tahirih Justice Center, Kursten Phelps, writes “Imagine if your family’s future depended on a Supreme Court decision, and your right to live in the only country you’ve […]

This Mother’s Day, we honor the resilience and love of mothers worldwide. At the Tahirih Justice Center, we believe that safety is a human right—and every mother should have the […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2025 CONTACT: Lynn Tramonte ([email protected] / 202-255-0551) On May 10, Texas House to Vote on Child Marriage Ban Tahirih Justice Center calls on Texas legislature […]

In response to executive orders issued on April 28, 2025, Tahirih’s Director of Public Policy Casey Carter Swegman issued the following statement: “Everyone in the United States deserves to live […]

Dear Friends, The Tahirih Justice Center is named after a Persian woman who was killed for her beliefs and actions in pursuit of equality for women. Her last words were, […]