So called 'honour', Based Violence

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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

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