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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)
Their relationship and her pregnancy angered him.

Arash was killed in an 'honour' killing by Manna's father and brothers.

The unborn child was aborted after his murder.

We remember Arash, and all those lost to 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices 🧡
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Arash was a 19-year-old student at Oxford Brookes University.

During his studies he fell for 20-year-old Manna, they began dating and a year later she fell pregnant.

Arash took a job in Toys ‘R’ Us in order to support Manna and the baby. However, her father wanted her to marry someone else.
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Read more about their stories:
'Honour' Killing Victims - Savera UK
‘Honour’ Killing Victims Every person lost as a result of ‘honour’ has a story that must be remembered. Learn about some of them below.  
www.saverauk.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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
It is often linked to family members or acquaintances who wrongly believe someone has brought shame to their family/community by doing something that is not in keeping with their beliefs or values.

HBA can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality.
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
However, these figures only reflect offences and incidents reported to police and therefore are only part of the picture. 

Our response to the latest figures:
Police report 7 per cent increase in HBA-related offences - Savera UK
Data published by the Home Office today has revealed a 7 per cent increase in ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) related offences and a 13 per cent increase in HBA-related incidents reported to police in England and Wales. According to the statistics, to the year ending March 2025, there were 2,949 HBA related offences, up from 2,755 …
www.saverauk.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Through this pilot, survivors of domestic and 'honour'-based abuse were able to access safe, stable housing - and rebuild their lives free from fear.

🧡Nearly all participants avoided homelessness - proof that survivor-centered support works.
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM