Forced marriage
UNDERSTANDING FORCED MARRIAGE
An easy-to-read leaflet about what forced marriage is and how you can get help if you are worried about this.
A pdf copy of Aneeta Prem's book But It's Not Fair, which, through the eyes of Vinny, a fifteen year old girl living in East London, explores the taboo subject of forced marriage.
GETTING HELP
If you need urgent help, call 999.
Anyone can call Karma Nirvana on 0800 5999 247 between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday for help regarding forced marriage and honour crimes.
Provides advice and support to victims of forced marriage, honour-based violence and female genital mutilation through a helpline and live chat. Can also advise concerned relatives or friends. Visit the site or call 01642 683 045 between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Contact the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) if you’re trying to stop a forced marriage or you need help leaving a marriage you’ve been forced into. You can call 020 7008 0151 between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday or call the out-of-hours number on 020 7008 5000.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Women’s Health Matters champions freedom for disadvantaged women and girls in Leeds so they may have a fair chance at a better life. These women are most at risk, including those experiencing domestic violence, sexual and emotional abuse, those with children in care or at risk of being removed, young mums, women seeking asylum, women with learning disabilities, and women with complex needs or mental health and wellbeing needs. Visit the website to find out more about the many services available.