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This toolkit has been prepared as part of the project: Survivor-led Advocacy Training for Survivors of Forced and Child Marriage; with funding from the University of Nottingham’s Impact Accelerator Account, in collaboration with lived experience experts from Karma Nirvana’s Survivor Ambassador Panel.

During a police search for the body of Rania Alayed, human remains have been discovered. Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that while official identification is yet to take place, the remains are ‘strongly suspected’ to be Rania. Her family has been informed of the development.

Karma Nirvana has developed this screening tool alongside the tool guidance to support frontline professionals.

Domestic Abuse specialists will join the control rooms for the West Midlands, Northumbria, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Humberside forces to improve the police response to victims of domestic abuse.

Reported cases of forced marriage are on the rise, while government support for victims is falling.

On 4th February 2025, Karma Nirvana hosted the #Push4Change Westminster screening of The Push: Murder on the Cliff.

Karma Nirvana’s reflection on the tragic case of Sara Sharif and what the government should do to reform the child protection process.

Karma Nirvana has significant concerns regarding the proposals introduced in Parliament on 10th December 2024 by Richard Holden MP to prohibit cousin marriage.

As part of the UK Government’s commitment to eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), the Government are launching an Honour-Based Abuse Campaign, to raise awareness of some of the illegal and harmful behaviours that are still prevalent today.

As part of our 16 Days of Action, we’re proud to introduce “The Roots of Honour Based Abuse” animation, a powerful visual story designed to educate and inspire. Created for our recently updated training, this video explores the deeply rooted beliefs and values that underpin Honour Based Abuse (HBA) and highlights the journey survivors take to break free and rebuild their lives.

The Forced Marriage Domestic Legislation Database (“Legibase”) compiles the constitutional, criminal, labour, civil and family laws in all 193 UN Member states on forced marriage and minimum age of marriage in one comprehensive resource.

Sara’s stepmother, Beinash Batool, claimed she had been a victim of HBA, having been placed in a refuge as a teenager. Sara, just 10 years old, endured severe injuries, adding to the heartbreak surrounding this case.