Honour based abuse and forced marriage

Honour based abuse and forced marriage

Services and support

Muslim women's network(link is external) Text: 07415 206 936 

Asian / Muslim women face additional cultural barriers that prevent them from seeking help such as fear of dishonouring family, shame, stigma, taboo and being rejected by the community. Also, women in these communities are expected to suffer in silence. 

Polish domestic violence helpline(link is external), domestic violence in the Polish community in the UK

Karma Nirvana(link is external) provides support and advice around Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 

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