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- EIN 54-1858176
- (571) 282-6161
- 6400 Arlington Blvd Ste 400 Falls Church VA 22042-2349 USA
- www.tahirih.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Civil Rights, Crime & Law, Immigrants' Rights, International, International Human Rights, Public Interest Law, Women, Womens Rights
Mission: Tahirih justice center (tahirih) is a national non-profit organization that protects courageous immigrant women and girls who refuse to be victims of violence. We elevate their voices in communities, courts, and congress to create a world where women and girls enjoy equality.
Programs: In 2017, tahirih provided free legal services to 1,816 immigrant women and girls and 1,719 of their family members; connected 821 clients and family members with vital social services including emergency shelter, food and clothing, and healthcare; and marshaled an army of 2,451 attorneys from 444 top law firms in our pro bono network to leverage donated resources and maximize our capacity. During 2017, tahirih estimated that it received approximately 34,600 hours of donated professional services from attorneys, legal assistants and other professionals. The value of the contributed services totaled $14,696,708 of which $14,651,301 were program related. Tahirih's outreach programs provide thousands of frontline professionals and community members with an understanding of unique obstacles that immigrant women and girls face in the wake of violence, as well as the essential tools needed to help. In 2017 tahirih trained and educated 18,479 professionals and community members.