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Violence against women and girls

Support, advice and where to find help.

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.