Karma Nirvana

Karma Nirvana National charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.

British charity supporting victims of Honour Abuse, Forced Marriage and Domestic Abuse.

🥄 A small spoon could save a life this summer. Summer holidays bring a heightened risk of child marriage, as children ar...
07/08/2026

🥄 A small spoon could save a life this summer.

Summer holidays bring a heightened risk of child marriage, as children are sometimes taken abroad with little warning and forced into marriage.

One simple trick: hiding a small metal spoon in clothing can set off airport metal detectors - offering a final chance to ask for help, away from those travelling with them.

We know of real cases where this has helped young people get to safety.

🔎 Know the signs. Trust your instincts. If you suspect a child is at risk of forced marriage, don't wait.

📞 Helpline: 0800 5999 247
📧 [email protected]

Confidential. Free. We're here to help.

03/08/2026

Everyone can help challenge harmful behaviours 🕊️

Honour Based Abuse is not a cultural tradition or religious practice; it is a form of abuse that can occur within any community, regardless of faith or background. Abuse is abuse – no matter who the perpetrator is or how they justify it.

Recognising these behaviours and challenging them is an important step in breaking the cycle and protecting future generations. 'Honour'-based abuse is recognised in UK law, and confidential support is available.

📞 Karma Nirvana Helpline: 0800 5999 247 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
🔗 Find more support: https://karmanirvana.org.uk/news-item/honour-based-abuse-june-2026/

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31/07/2026

What happens when “honour” is chosen over humanity?

Watch our Executive Director, Natasha Rattu in this episode of Lyca Xtra, diving into the reality of Honour-Based Abuse.

🎙️ The episode is OUT now
🔗 https://youtu.be/1AOa6CHkIR8?is=yvo2eU3Ps5jcP-eX

Today Naz Mahmood — a much-loved GP and co-founder of a successful chain of clinics. From the outside, he had everythi...
30/07/2026

Today Naz Mahmood — a much-loved GP and co-founder of a successful chain of clinics. From the outside, he had everything a person could need. Medical colleagues. A profession that talks about mental health for a living. An organisation he'd helped build himself.

Despite his professional success and a loving relationship of 13 years with Matt, Naz tragically took his own life in July 2014 after revealing his sexuality to his family. He'd spent years hiding this, afraid of how they'd react.

Matt set up the Naz and Matt Foundation in his memory, to help others facing similar struggles with religious and cultural homophobia. He's also a member of the Survivor Ambassador Panel, working to raise awareness and support for those affected.

Naz, today and always 🕊️

Address

PO Box 515
Leeds
LS69DW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+448005999247

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