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Violence against women and girls
Support, advice and where to find help.
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Honour-based abuse
Honour-based abuse is abuse that happens to protect the ‘honour’ of a family or community.
It might include:
- forced marriage
- pressure to not separate or get a divorce
- pressure to dress a certain way
Organisations offering help
Ashiana Network offers specialist support to black and minority ethnic women who are experiencing honour-based abuse in south-east London.
You can talk to their 24-hour helpline by calling 0808 2000 247.
Karma Nirvana is a national organisation which offers support and advice to people experiencing honour-based abuse.
You can contact them by calling 0800 5999 247.