Clicking Here will take you to Google, remember to hide your tracks
News tagged Tahirih Updates
  • Agreement Between U.S. and Canada Erodes Access to Protection from Vulnerable Asylum Seekers

    March 29th, 2023

    Last week, the U.S. and Canadian governments expanded their 2002 “safe third country” agreement to allow both countries to expel vulnerable people seeking asylum who have crossed the countries’ shared border in between ports of entry. The expansion of the deal was negotiated in secret a year ago and became effective just three days after its announcement on March 25.

  • Tahirih and Airbnb Pro Bono Partnership Makes a Difference for Immigrant Women and Girls

    March 22nd, 2023

    Tahirih Justice Center benefits from our generous network of pro bono attorneys from law firms and corporate partners who donate their time and expertise to create a world where women […]

  • Women Who Inspire Us

    March 17th, 2023

    In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked Tahirih supporters to share the stories of women who inspire them with their resilience, courage, and strength. Below are some of the inspiring stories you all submitted.

  • In Honor of International Women’s Day

    March 8th, 2023

    This International Women’s Day, I’m inspired by the girls and women around the world who are fighting for their human rights.

  • Tahirih Condemns Possible Reinstatement of Family Detention

    March 7th, 2023

    The recent reported news by the New York Times alerting that the Administration is considering reinstating family detention is shameful and a complete travesty of President Biden’s promises.

  • Tahirih is Proud to Partner with Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland

    March 3rd, 2023

    The Tahirih Justice Center is excited to formally partner with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) to provide expanded holistic services to immigrant women and girls and all survivors of gender-based violence in the Greater Baltimore Area.

  • Wyoming Takes Steps to Limit Child Marriage

    February 28th, 2023

    After several years of efforts, Wyoming has taken action to protect children by limiting child marriage in the state. House Bill 7 does not ban child marriage but is an important first step toward ending child marriage in the state. Until this year, Wyoming had no minimum age under which minors could not be married and allowed older minors to marry with nothing more than parental permission.