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Karma Nirvana

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National charity supporting victims of #HonourBasedAbuse #ForcedMarriage is a crime. Helpline: 0800 5999 247 [email protected]

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At 16, Valerie was taken on "holiday" by her grandmother - someone she trusted. Instead, she was held down, cut and left in a pool of her own blood. She had experienced female genital mutilation. We’re committed to protecting all women and girls from this horrific practice.

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Forced marriage isn’t just a crime, it’s a violation of human rights. Whether it happens in the UK or is arranged abroad, it’s a form of abuse, leading up to 7 years in prison. If you or someone you know is at risk, the Forced Marriage Unit can help: 📞 +44 (0)20 7008 0151

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🚨 Join us for the launch of the first-ever FREE Honour-Based Abuse (HBA) Identification Tool! Karma Nirvana is proud to unveil our HBA Identification Tool, created to support frontline professionals in recognising and responding to HBA. 📅 Thursday, April 24 🕙 10am–12pm 🌐

🚨 Join us for the launch of the first-ever FREE Honour-Based Abuse (HBA) Identification Tool!

Karma Nirvana is proud to unveil our HBA Identification Tool, created to support frontline professionals in recognising and responding to HBA.

📅 Thursday, April 24
🕙 10am–12pm
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🚨 We’ve launched the first-ever FREE Honour-Based Abuse (HBA) Identification Tool – a vital new resource for frontline professionals 🕊️ Developed by Karma Nirvana, this online tool supports professionals to recognise key indicators of HBA, understand survivor experiences, and

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Key statistics for March 2025 from our helpline: 📢 Last month, our helpline received 1,167 contacts — the highest number in the past 12 months 💬 Of these, 335 were from professionals and 352 were from victims themselves. 🚨 We supported 406 cases involving coercive control

Key statistics for March 2025 from our helpline:  

📢 Last month, our helpline received 1,167 contacts — the highest number in the past 12 months 
💬 Of these, 335 were from professionals and 352 were from victims themselves. 
🚨 We supported 406 cases involving coercive control
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🏃‍♂️💛 We’re so proud to share that Tee is running a half marathon to raise funds for Karma Nirvana! Their incredible efforts will help us continue supporting victims and survivors of Honour Based Abuse across the UK. 🕊️ You can support Tee and help make a difference by donating

🏃‍♂️💛 We’re so proud to share that Tee is running a half marathon to raise funds for Karma Nirvana!

Their incredible efforts will help us continue supporting victims and survivors of Honour Based Abuse across the UK. 🕊️

You can support Tee and help make a difference by donating
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Every year, we host our Day of Memory event, dedicated to remembering Shafilea Ahmed on her birthday, the 14th of July. Shafilea, a British-born girl, was tragically murdered by her parents at the age of 17 in 2003, due to her refusal to accept a marriage. This day serves as a

Every year, we host our Day of Memory event, dedicated to remembering Shafilea Ahmed on her birthday, the 14th of July. Shafilea, a British-born girl, was tragically murdered by her parents at the age of 17 in 2003, due to her refusal to accept a marriage. This day serves as a
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We’ve updated our training packages to better support professionals responding to Honour Based Abuse (HBA) ✨ Whether you're new to the area or looking to deepen your understanding, our revised training sessions offer clear insights, case studies, and practical tools tailored to

We’ve updated our training packages to better support professionals responding to Honour Based Abuse (HBA) ✨

Whether you're new to the area or looking to deepen your understanding, our revised training sessions offer clear insights, case studies, and practical tools tailored to
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Karma Nirvana attended the #BAFTA awards last night with the talented team from @candour_tv. We were honoured to have been nominated as a Factual Series for #ThePush, and congratulations to the winners ✨ The Push: Murder on the Cliff showcases the experiences of Fawziyah Javed,

Karma Nirvana attended the #BAFTA awards last night with the talented team from @candour_tv. We were honoured to have been nominated as a Factual Series for #ThePush, and congratulations to the winners ✨

The Push: Murder on the Cliff showcases the experiences of Fawziyah Javed,
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Karma Nirvana’s #Push4Change campaign is featured in the latest edition of the IOPC’s Learning the Lessons magazine, spotlighting why a statutory definition of Honour Based Abuse (HBA) is urgently needed, and what this means for frontline policing. Read the full article on our

Karma Nirvana’s #Push4Change campaign is featured in the latest edition of the IOPC’s Learning the Lessons magazine, spotlighting why a statutory definition of Honour Based Abuse (HBA) is urgently needed, and what this means for frontline policing.

Read the full article on our
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re proud to share the impact of our new counselling service, which launched in April 2025. In just a short time, the response has been powerful, showing just how vital safe, specialist support is for those affected by Honour Based Abuse.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re proud to share the impact of our new counselling service, which launched in April 2025.

In just a short time, the response has been powerful, showing just how vital safe, specialist support is for those affected by Honour Based Abuse.
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📣 In April 2025, the Karma Nirvana helpline received 795 contacts in total 💔 Coercive control remains the most commonly reported form of abuse - 258 contacts described being controlled, isolated, or monitored, often alongside other types of abuse. This kind of control can be

📣 In April 2025, the Karma Nirvana helpline received 795 contacts in total

💔 Coercive control remains the most commonly reported form of abuse - 258 contacts described being controlled, isolated, or monitored, often alongside other types of abuse.

This kind of control can be
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🚔 Last week, we delivered our training to South Yorkshire Police on recognising and responding to Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage. From understanding HBA to using our risk assessment tools, officers gained vital knowledge and insights to help safeguard those most at

🚔 Last week, we delivered our training to South Yorkshire Police on recognising and responding to Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.

From understanding HBA to using our risk assessment tools, officers gained vital knowledge and insights to help safeguard those most at
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Tickets are now available for Karma Nirvana’s National Day of Memory 2025! Join us on 14th July at Leeds Civic Hall. This year marks what would have been Shafilea Ahmed’s 39th birthday. We come together to honour her legacy, and the lives of all those lost to Honour Based Abuse,

Tickets are now available for Karma Nirvana’s National Day of Memory 2025! Join us on 14th July at Leeds Civic Hall.

This year marks what would have been Shafilea Ahmed’s 39th birthday. We come together to honour her legacy, and the lives of all those lost to Honour Based Abuse,
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Honour based abuse (HBA) isn’t just one act - it can take many forms and can be very complex, the abuse is used to control, punish, or harm victims in the name of so-called 'honour.' Some of these include: 🔹 Physical Abuse – Assault, confinement, or even 'honour' killings. 🔹

Honour based abuse (HBA) isn’t just one act - it can take many forms and can be very complex, the abuse is used to control, punish, or harm victims in the name of so-called 'honour.' Some of these include:

🔹 Physical Abuse – Assault, confinement, or even 'honour' killings.
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