Remember Banaz
‘Honour’-Based Abuse Memorial Day: Remembering Banaz Mahmod from her sister Payzee Mahmod, and what we can all do to protect victims of ‘honour’-based abuse.
‘Honour’-based abuse and forced marriage
Reflections of an Idva on ‘honour’-based abuse
In Tower Hamlets, domestic abuse and 'honour'-based violence are pressing issues. Read insights from senior Idva Tina Ciccotto.
Reflections of a refuge worker on forced marriage, ‘honour’-based abuse and homelessness
Shigufta Khan is CEO of Blackburn, Darwen & District Without Abuse. In this blog, Shigufta reflects on the added barriers families often face when rebuilding their lives after overcoming abuse and homelessness.
The Problem with Forced Marriage Legislation
Maz Idriss discusses some of the points arising from that article about whether the forced marriage legislation has had the desired effect of combating this major human rights violation.
‘Honour’-based violence and risk
Dr Lis Bates writes on risk assessment in 'honour'-based violence and research insights that different types of cases may require adjusted risk assessment tools and responses.
Helping victims in Scotland become safer, sooner
Jen Douglas, Scottish Engagement Lead, talks about the tools for speedy, precise risk assessment for domestic abuse victims to ensure swift, appropriate support.
Challenging the stigma around mental ill-health in BME communities
Asha Iqbal, founder of Generation Reform, on her journey to tackle mental health stigma in Black and ethnic minority communities and improve representation in mental health.
Acknowledging sexual violence in forced marriage
Forced marriage is a direct outcome and consequence of patriarchal power over women’s bodies and lives.
A week in the life of a specialist LGBT Idva
Discover what goes on for Sajida Bandali, a senior LGBT Idva at Birmingham LGBT, in this weekly breakdown.