Honour based violence and forced marriages
Karam Nirvana
Karma Nirvana’s staff and most of its 18 volunteers are survivors of forced marriage and 'honour'-based violence.
Website: www.karmanirvana.org.uk
Forced Marriage Unit
Wesbite: www.fco.gov.uk
Forced marriage awareness
This website is intended to assist both professionals and members of the public who are looking to understand the issues surrounding forced marriage. In particular, it offers some practical steps on what to do if you or someone you know is concerned that they may be forced into marriage.
Website: www.forcedmarriage.nhs.uk
Iranian and Kurdish women’s rights organisation
Wesbite: www.ikwro.org.uk
Positive East
Wesbite: www.gaymenswellbeing.com
Help lines
- National helpline
(24 hrs)
0808 2000 247 - Oxfordshire domestic abuse helpline
0800 731 0055 - Police
(non emergency)
0845 8 505 505 - Victim support
0845 450 3883 - Kiran Asian
women’s aid
0208 558 1986 - Men's advice line
0808 801 0327 - Broken Rainbow
(LGBT)
020 8539 9507 - Elder abuse
0208 765 7000 - Childline
0800 1111
