Tag: Savera UK

  • Recognising the Signs of Forced Marriage

    Forced marriage can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity. It’s therefore vitally important that everyone is familiar with the signs of forced marriage, so that we can work together to protect ourselves and our friends. This blog post contains a list that will help you recognise the…

  • Forced Marriage – Finding Help

    If you or someone you know is dealing with forced marriage, please contact: If You Are At Risk Talk to someone. It could be a teacher, a friend, or someone you trust. Remember: you haven’t done anything wrong, this isn’t your fault. If you can, we recommend you call either Karma Nirvana or Savera UK…

  • Get to Know the Team: Afrah 

    Who are you?  I am Afrah Qassim, the Founder and CEO of Savera UK, a leading national charity working to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices, including forced marriage, which this project focuses on. I was born in Yemen but came to Liverpool when I was 16 years old. As well as leading Savera…