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Forced Marriage Unit - The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) is a joint-initiative with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Home Office.They are dedicated to preventing forced marriage. They work with embassy staff overseas to rescue British nationals, both male and female, who may have been/or who are being forced to marry. Call them on (+44)0207 008 0151.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/when-things-go-wrong/forced-marriage/
Ministry of Justice - Forced marriage guidance for local authorities and relevant third parties
Guidance for local authorities on applying for forced marriage protection orders (FMPOs) and information for other agencies.
http://www.justice.gov.uk/protecting-the-vulnerable/forced-marriage
MixTogether is a charity that supports mixed couples (mixed race/ religion/ caste) who face opposition from family or community to their relationship.
IKWRO - The Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation provides advice and support to Middle Eastern women and girls living in the UK who are facing ‘honour’ based violence, domestic abuse, forced marriage or female genital mutilation.
National Domestic Violence Helpline – The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for womenexperiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
http://www.womensaid.org.uk/landing_page.asp?section=000100010008
Simrans Link - Simran's Link is a community website to' share views' and link people in the situation of disownment. The specific connection to being disowned relates to the misplaced notions of 'honour' and 'shame'. They view 'disownment' in this context as an act of abuse against the human rights of an individual. This website is to support, befriend, and offer a positive community to people affected in this way.
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