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 fmu@fco.gov.uk