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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)
❗T.W: Mentions of 'honour'-based abuse, 'honour' killing and abortion.❗

Today we remember Arash Ghorbani-Zarin 🕊️

📷AB Photography
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
Heshu Yones' story:
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Laura Wilson's story:
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Banaz Mahmod's story:
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Arash Ghorbani-Zarin's story:
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Samia Shahid's story:
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.
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
'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
#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’.
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 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).
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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
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.
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Abuse is abuse and it cannot be excused.
November 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
November 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We celebrate the beauty and importance of cultures from all communities.
November 5, 2025 at 10:53 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.
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 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.
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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.
October 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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.
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sending warm Diwali wishes to everyone celebrating today ✨

From the Savera UK team & board.
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 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.
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 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.
October 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM