Forced marriage and school holidays

As the school holidays approach and travel restrictions are lifted, there is a risk of children being taken abroad, and being forced to marry. Forced marriage is illegal.

We need to stay alert to Signs of children and young people being in potential danger of Forced Marriage. It is important to act quickly, without alerting family members or friends who may be part of the plans.

Find out how to get help

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Nour

Provides Islamic support and advice through Islamic advisors (male and female) who are from a range of different Islamic schools of thought. They also have a dedicated team of professional and legal advisors who are able to offer psychological support and appropriate counselling to victims of domestic violence.

Nour is also importantly focused on providing much-needed education and awareness of domestic violence and its prevalence in society, but also in the Muslim community, through hosting informative public seminars and lectures.

Contact

Domestic Violence Charity,

PO Box 62954, London, N9 1BT.

Email: info@nour-dv.org.uk 

For more information, visit the Nour website.

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