What is it? Honor crimes are acts of violence, including murder, predominantly committed by male family members against female family members who are perceived to have brought dishonor on their […]

What is it? Rape is a crime of sexual violence that occurs without the consent of the victim. Around the world, rape is used to oppress, dominate, and control women […]

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 […]

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.

Justice delayed is justice denied.