Savera UK
@saverauk.bsky.social
Working to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices for good.
If you or someone you know is at risk or experiencing HBA and harmful practices, please call our helpline on 0800 107 0726 (open weekdays 10am-4pm, excluding bank hols)
If you or someone you know is at risk or experiencing HBA and harmful practices, please call our helpline on 0800 107 0726 (open weekdays 10am-4pm, excluding bank hols)
❗T.W: Mentions of 'honour'-based abuse, 'honour' killing and abortion.❗
Today we remember Arash Ghorbani-Zarin 🕊️
📷AB Photography
Today we remember Arash Ghorbani-Zarin 🕊️
📷AB Photography
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
❗T.W: Mentions of 'honour'-based abuse, 'honour' killing and abortion.❗
Today we remember Arash Ghorbani-Zarin 🕊️
📷AB Photography
Today we remember Arash Ghorbani-Zarin 🕊️
📷AB Photography
Join Savera UK alongside, the Forced Marriage Unit and Survivor Ambassador Khatra Paterson, for a session exploring how frontline professionals can recognise, understand and respond to cases of 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices.
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Join Savera UK alongside, the Forced Marriage Unit and Survivor Ambassador Khatra Paterson, for a session exploring how frontline professionals can recognise, understand and respond to cases of 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices.
Today we're sharing the stories of Arash Ghorbani-Zarin, Banaz Mahmod, Laura Wilson, Heshu Yones and Samia Shahid.⠀
Share their stories and help spread awareness of 'honour'-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
Share their stories and help spread awareness of 'honour'-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today we're sharing the stories of Arash Ghorbani-Zarin, Banaz Mahmod, Laura Wilson, Heshu Yones and Samia Shahid.⠀
Share their stories and help spread awareness of 'honour'-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
Share their stories and help spread awareness of 'honour'-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
'Honour'-based abuse (HBA) is a crime or incident committed to protect or defend a perceived ‘honour’ of a family and/or community.
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
'Honour'-based abuse (HBA) is a crime or incident committed to protect or defend a perceived ‘honour’ of a family and/or community.
#TransAwarenessWeek
This is Doski Azad, who was just 23 years old when her brother killed her in a transphobic 'honour' killing in 2022.
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Doski is one of many victims who are killed to 'defend' or 'restore' a perceived 'honour'.
We remember Doski & all those lost in the name of ‘honour’.
This is Doski Azad, who was just 23 years old when her brother killed her in a transphobic 'honour' killing in 2022.
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Doski is one of many victims who are killed to 'defend' or 'restore' a perceived 'honour'.
We remember Doski & all those lost in the name of ‘honour’.
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#TransAwarenessWeek
This is Doski Azad, who was just 23 years old when her brother killed her in a transphobic 'honour' killing in 2022.
⠀
Doski is one of many victims who are killed to 'defend' or 'restore' a perceived 'honour'.
We remember Doski & all those lost in the name of ‘honour’.
This is Doski Azad, who was just 23 years old when her brother killed her in a transphobic 'honour' killing in 2022.
⠀
Doski is one of many victims who are killed to 'defend' or 'restore' a perceived 'honour'.
We remember Doski & all those lost in the name of ‘honour’.
Do you think someone is at risk of 'honour'-based abuse or harmful practices such as forced marriage or female genital mutilation?
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We are here to provide advice, help or advocacy.⠀
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You can call our helpline on:
0800 107 0726
(10am-4pm, Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays).
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We are here to provide advice, help or advocacy.⠀
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You can call our helpline on:
0800 107 0726
(10am-4pm, Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays).
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Do you think someone is at risk of 'honour'-based abuse or harmful practices such as forced marriage or female genital mutilation?
⠀
We are here to provide advice, help or advocacy.⠀
⠀
You can call our helpline on:
0800 107 0726
(10am-4pm, Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays).
⠀
We are here to provide advice, help or advocacy.⠀
⠀
You can call our helpline on:
0800 107 0726
(10am-4pm, Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays).
We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our team and support the delivery and development of our training and education project.
📍 Liverpool (with travel as required).
💼 Part-time | 3 days per week
💷 £28,500 – per annum pro rata
📍 Liverpool (with travel as required).
💼 Part-time | 3 days per week
💷 £28,500 – per annum pro rata
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join our team and support the delivery and development of our training and education project.
📍 Liverpool (with travel as required).
💼 Part-time | 3 days per week
💷 £28,500 – per annum pro rata
📍 Liverpool (with travel as required).
💼 Part-time | 3 days per week
💷 £28,500 – per annum pro rata
Some meaningful quotes that our clients chose to place on a placard for this year's march that still resonate with us 🧡
Keep up to date with our clients and the work we do by signing up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/saverauk.co.uk/mailinglist
📷AB Photography
Keep up to date with our clients and the work we do by signing up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/saverauk.co.uk/mailinglist
📷AB Photography
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Some meaningful quotes that our clients chose to place on a placard for this year's march that still resonate with us 🧡
Keep up to date with our clients and the work we do by signing up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/saverauk.co.uk/mailinglist
📷AB Photography
Keep up to date with our clients and the work we do by signing up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/saverauk.co.uk/mailinglist
📷AB Photography
New figures from the Home Office, show a 7% increase in ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) related offences and a 13% increase in HBA-related incidents reported to the police in England and Wales.
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
New figures from the Home Office, show a 7% increase in ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) related offences and a 13% increase in HBA-related incidents reported to the police in England and Wales.
Everyone deserves a safe space to call home.
The Whole Housing Approaches new scheme, brings together housing providers, domestic abuse specialists and local authorities to give survivors real choices - including leaving unsafe accommodation.
The Whole Housing Approaches new scheme, brings together housing providers, domestic abuse specialists and local authorities to give survivors real choices - including leaving unsafe accommodation.
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Everyone deserves a safe space to call home.
The Whole Housing Approaches new scheme, brings together housing providers, domestic abuse specialists and local authorities to give survivors real choices - including leaving unsafe accommodation.
The Whole Housing Approaches new scheme, brings together housing providers, domestic abuse specialists and local authorities to give survivors real choices - including leaving unsafe accommodation.
We celebrate the beauty and importance of cultures from all communities.
November 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We celebrate the beauty and importance of cultures from all communities.
As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re recognising the strength and resilience of Black survivors.
This year’s theme of 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride' is a powerful reminder that Black history and remembrance, is not confined to a single month.
This year’s theme of 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride' is a powerful reminder that Black history and remembrance, is not confined to a single month.
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re recognising the strength and resilience of Black survivors.
This year’s theme of 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride' is a powerful reminder that Black history and remembrance, is not confined to a single month.
This year’s theme of 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride' is a powerful reminder that Black history and remembrance, is not confined to a single month.
New Factsheet available for FREE download!
The receiving or giving of a dowry is not, in itself, an act of abuse.
The abuse comes when there is violence, coercion, harassment or exploitation of any kind involved.
The receiving or giving of a dowry is not, in itself, an act of abuse.
The abuse comes when there is violence, coercion, harassment or exploitation of any kind involved.
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New Factsheet available for FREE download!
The receiving or giving of a dowry is not, in itself, an act of abuse.
The abuse comes when there is violence, coercion, harassment or exploitation of any kind involved.
The receiving or giving of a dowry is not, in itself, an act of abuse.
The abuse comes when there is violence, coercion, harassment or exploitation of any kind involved.
Reflecting on our recent event Modern Slavery & HBA: Understanding the Overlap
The session explored how these issues intersect, the signs to look out for & how we can strengthen provisions for survivors & those at risk
Thank you to @causewaycharity.bsky.social for sharing their valuable expertise.
The session explored how these issues intersect, the signs to look out for & how we can strengthen provisions for survivors & those at risk
Thank you to @causewaycharity.bsky.social for sharing their valuable expertise.
October 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Reflecting on our recent event Modern Slavery & HBA: Understanding the Overlap
The session explored how these issues intersect, the signs to look out for & how we can strengthen provisions for survivors & those at risk
Thank you to @causewaycharity.bsky.social for sharing their valuable expertise.
The session explored how these issues intersect, the signs to look out for & how we can strengthen provisions for survivors & those at risk
Thank you to @causewaycharity.bsky.social for sharing their valuable expertise.
Thank you to everyone who made our Community Awareness Day a success! 🧡
Over 30 organisations came together to share information, host activities and offer support to the local community.
Together, we can build stronger, safer communities.
Over 30 organisations came together to share information, host activities and offer support to the local community.
Together, we can build stronger, safer communities.
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thank you to everyone who made our Community Awareness Day a success! 🧡
Over 30 organisations came together to share information, host activities and offer support to the local community.
Together, we can build stronger, safer communities.
Over 30 organisations came together to share information, host activities and offer support to the local community.
Together, we can build stronger, safer communities.
Sending warm Diwali wishes to everyone celebrating today ✨
From the Savera UK team & board.
From the Savera UK team & board.
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Sending warm Diwali wishes to everyone celebrating today ✨
From the Savera UK team & board.
From the Savera UK team & board.
This #AntiSlaveryDay we're launching our new factsheet!
A resource for frontline professionals, detailing all you need to know about modern slavery and trafficking, and how it relates to 'honour'-based abuse.
A resource for frontline professionals, detailing all you need to know about modern slavery and trafficking, and how it relates to 'honour'-based abuse.
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This #AntiSlaveryDay we're launching our new factsheet!
A resource for frontline professionals, detailing all you need to know about modern slavery and trafficking, and how it relates to 'honour'-based abuse.
A resource for frontline professionals, detailing all you need to know about modern slavery and trafficking, and how it relates to 'honour'-based abuse.
❗TW: Child marriage and sex abuse❗
Last week, Bradford Crown Court saw the horrific case of a man jailed for sex abuse and ‘marrying’ a fifteen-year old girl, who was groomed and sexually abused by men from the age of 13, abuse that continued when she was in a Bradford children’s home.
Last week, Bradford Crown Court saw the horrific case of a man jailed for sex abuse and ‘marrying’ a fifteen-year old girl, who was groomed and sexually abused by men from the age of 13, abuse that continued when she was in a Bradford children’s home.
October 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
❗TW: Child marriage and sex abuse❗
Last week, Bradford Crown Court saw the horrific case of a man jailed for sex abuse and ‘marrying’ a fifteen-year old girl, who was groomed and sexually abused by men from the age of 13, abuse that continued when she was in a Bradford children’s home.
Last week, Bradford Crown Court saw the horrific case of a man jailed for sex abuse and ‘marrying’ a fifteen-year old girl, who was groomed and sexually abused by men from the age of 13, abuse that continued when she was in a Bradford children’s home.
Join us for this free, women-only Community Voice Hub session with Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust.
You will gain a better understanding of the five gynaecological cancers and the importance of early detection in protecting women’s health.
You will gain a better understanding of the five gynaecological cancers and the importance of early detection in protecting women’s health.
October 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Join us for this free, women-only Community Voice Hub session with Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust.
You will gain a better understanding of the five gynaecological cancers and the importance of early detection in protecting women’s health.
You will gain a better understanding of the five gynaecological cancers and the importance of early detection in protecting women’s health.
Meet our speakers for our #AntiSlaveryWeek event!
Ayesha Alam:
Savera UK's Training and Development Manager. A published researcher in HBA, with a specialist background in forensic psychology and extensive experience across the criminal justice, health, and voluntary sectors.
Ayesha Alam:
Savera UK's Training and Development Manager. A published researcher in HBA, with a specialist background in forensic psychology and extensive experience across the criminal justice, health, and voluntary sectors.
October 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Meet our speakers for our #AntiSlaveryWeek event!
Ayesha Alam:
Savera UK's Training and Development Manager. A published researcher in HBA, with a specialist background in forensic psychology and extensive experience across the criminal justice, health, and voluntary sectors.
Ayesha Alam:
Savera UK's Training and Development Manager. A published researcher in HBA, with a specialist background in forensic psychology and extensive experience across the criminal justice, health, and voluntary sectors.
Take part in our free men-only Community Voice Hub session, focusing on diabetes awareness.
Central Liverpool Primary Care Network will share valuable information and advice to help men understand and manage their risk.
Central Liverpool Primary Care Network will share valuable information and advice to help men understand and manage their risk.
October 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Take part in our free men-only Community Voice Hub session, focusing on diabetes awareness.
Central Liverpool Primary Care Network will share valuable information and advice to help men understand and manage their risk.
Central Liverpool Primary Care Network will share valuable information and advice to help men understand and manage their risk.
Thank you to Liverpool European Festival who kindly allowed us to use their plinths at St Luke's Bombed Out Church, their generosity facilitated a display of powerful artworks created through our Culture is Beautiful project.
October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Thank you to Liverpool European Festival who kindly allowed us to use their plinths at St Luke's Bombed Out Church, their generosity facilitated a display of powerful artworks created through our Culture is Beautiful project.
Join our free women-only Community Voices Hub session in Cheshire, a creative session and welcoming space for women to connect.
Wednesday 15th October | 10am-12pm | Free | Women Only
Latchford Baptist Church, Loushers Lane, Warrington WA4 2RP
Wednesday 15th October | 10am-12pm | Free | Women Only
Latchford Baptist Church, Loushers Lane, Warrington WA4 2RP
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join our free women-only Community Voices Hub session in Cheshire, a creative session and welcoming space for women to connect.
Wednesday 15th October | 10am-12pm | Free | Women Only
Latchford Baptist Church, Loushers Lane, Warrington WA4 2RP
Wednesday 15th October | 10am-12pm | Free | Women Only
Latchford Baptist Church, Loushers Lane, Warrington WA4 2RP
We’re proud to have been awarded a Liverpool School of Medicine Partnership Certificate for our work with the Selective in Advanced Medical Practice (SAMP) programme.
October 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We’re proud to have been awarded a Liverpool School of Medicine Partnership Certificate for our work with the Selective in Advanced Medical Practice (SAMP) programme.
Modern slavery can take many forms, including within the context of ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA).
This #AntiSlaveryWeek, join Savera UK and Causeway, a leading organisation supporting survivors of modern slavery, as we explore the overlap.
This #AntiSlaveryWeek, join Savera UK and Causeway, a leading organisation supporting survivors of modern slavery, as we explore the overlap.
October 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Modern slavery can take many forms, including within the context of ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA).
This #AntiSlaveryWeek, join Savera UK and Causeway, a leading organisation supporting survivors of modern slavery, as we explore the overlap.
This #AntiSlaveryWeek, join Savera UK and Causeway, a leading organisation supporting survivors of modern slavery, as we explore the overlap.