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