What is it? Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a term used to describe traditional practices that involve the complete or partial removal of the external female genitalia. The procedure has […]

We protect immigrant women and girls who live in the United States and have a legitimate claim to legal status under U.S. immigration law as survivors of gender-based violence. Tahirih’s […]

Read frequently asked questions about our direct services. Need help now? Find contact information here. Q: What type of requests for assistance does Tahirih accept? A: Service seeker requests must […]

Are you an immigrant survivor who needs protection from violence or threats to your life or freedom, or do you know someone who might need our help? We provide free […]

It is a heartbreaking fact: At our current scale, we can protect only 1 out of every 10 women and girls who reach out to us for help. Courageous individuals […]

Since 1997, Tahirih has answered more than 30,000 calls for help from immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence, providing the free legal services needed to achieve the immigration status to which […]

I came to Tahirih so that I could expand my practice to new areas in immigration law and represent more women and girls who are demanding a life free from violence. They deserve the same freedom that I take for granted every day.