Forced Marriages and Honour Abuse Services
Karma Nirvana
We’re Here to Support You
Our trained and experienced helpline team is ready to assist, whether you’re unsure if what you’re experiencing is Honour Based Abuse or if you need emotional and practical guidance.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
- We’ll begin by asking how we can help you today.
- You can ask questions about your situation, Honour Based Abuse, or Karma Nirvana.
- Our responses are trauma-informed, ensuring you feel heard and supported.
Why Call Us?
- Many describe the experience as life-changing, as we often validate their experiences for the first time.
- We provide information about services available to you.
- We offer a compassionate and understanding space for open and honest conversations.
Who is the helpline for?
Our helpline is available to all ethnic backgrounds, sexualities, gender identities and nationalities. We also offer support in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu as well as English.
Contact Details
0800 5999 247 from Mon-Fri between 9am-5pm.
Forced Marriage Unit
If you’re trying to stop a forced marriage or need help leaving a marriage that you’ve been forced into the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) can help you.
You have the right to choose who you marry, when you marry or if you marry at all. In fact it is against the law for someone to force you to marry without your consent. This includes being taken abroad or marrying someone who isn't mentally capable to make a decision on marriage.
By calling the FMU, they will give your free advice on what to do next. They too can help you find a safe place to stay should you need it and stop a UK visa if you’ve been forced to sponsor someone.
Call the FMU on 020 7008 0151 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or 020 7008 1500 (ask for Global Response Centre) out of hours. Contact the nearest British embassy if you’re already abroad.
Contact Details
020 7008 0151 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Out of hours 020 7008 1500 (ask for Global Response Centre)
