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So called ‘honour’, Based Violence

Forms of Honour Based Violence:

  • Forced marriage
  • Domestic violence (physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse)
  • Sexual harassment and sexual violence (rape and sexual assault or threat of rape and sexual assault)
  • Threats to kill
  • Social ostracism or rejection and emotional pressure
  • Denial of access to children
  • Pressure to go or move abroad
  • House arrest and excessive restrictions of freedom
  • Denial of access to the telephone, internet, or passport/key documentation
  • Isolation from friends and own family

If you are victim of ‘honour’-based violence or forced marriage or concerned about someone you may know, please contact:

Karma Nirvana. UK Helpline: 0800 5999 247, Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

Forced Marriage Unit on +44 (0) 20 7008 0151 or [email protected]

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