The team

Natasha Rattu, Executive Director

I am the Executive Director at Karma Nirvana leading the charity towards its strategic vision of ending Honour Based Abuse in the UK. Natasha has developed the national specialist Honour Based Abuse police risk assessment tool and has trained 26 police forces across England and Wales. Natasha has completed her Bar Finals, specialising in family and criminal law, at Nottingham Law School.

Anup Manota, Operations Manager

I have responsibility for the overall operations of the charity, so everything from Helpline logistical operations to funding and sustaining Karma Nirvana. I feel immense responsibility and pride for the job I hold at Karma Nirvana and to keep the charity going in achieving its goal of ending Honour Based Abuse in the UK.

Sara Abubaker, Communications Officer

I help lead our national campaigns, strategic messaging, and survivor-led communications to raise awareness of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage. My work centres trauma-informed storytelling and cultural sensitivity, ensuring survivors are not only heard, but meaningfully represented. I’ve worked on the delivery of key initiatives, including the #Push4Change and Somaiya’s Law campaigns, as well as the HBA Identification Tool, Counselling Service, and the Interactive Map of HBA Deaths.

Helpline Team

Real-life angels that listen and support callers on the helpline. No day is the same, but the team consisting of senior and call handlers work brilliantly together to provide the best possible guidance and support to callers.

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Helpline Manager

The Helpline Manager is a pivotal role in the welfare of the Helpline team and the running of the Helpline. Demonstrating leadership the Helpline Manager is trained and oversees the management of all staff on the Helpline and Advocacy Service. As DSL the Helpline Manager will be the first point of contact for any high-risk safeguarding concerns.

Sanctuary Worker, Leeds only

I work across Leeds and provides face-to-face support for anyone experiencing Honour Based Abuse. The role has been a significant factor in supporting many more victims through professional agencies, and one of the main reasons reporting continues to be high across Leeds.

Business Support Officer

My role is to support Karma Nirvana with enquiries that involve training, volunteering, working with our fantastic Survivor Ambassador Panel and supporting the senior leadership team to improve the impact of Karma Nirvana.