Freedom Charity Makes Shortlist
22 August 2026
The National Diversity Awards 2026 have shortlisted Freedom Charity for the Community Organisation Award – Gender. The Freedom Charity shortlist recognises our work to prevent forced marriage, female genital...
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Female Genital Mutilation Global Guide
16 August 2026
Cutting Across Borders Why FGM survives, where the law fails — and what it will take to end it By Aneeta Prem MBE, Founder of Freedom Charity Long read |...
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Telford kidnap dishonour abuse
26 July 2026
The Telford kidnap dishonour abuse case shows how attempts to control partner choice can escalate into collective violence. The Telford kidnap dishonour abuse case shows how attempts to control a...
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Dishonour Abuse Freedom Denied
13 July 2026
Dishonour Abuse Freedom Denied Recognising Dishonour Abuse Before Violence Escalates By Aneeta Prem “They were not killed for honour. They were killed because freedom was denied.” Dishonour Abuse Freedom Denied...
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UK grooming gangs inquiry
02 July 2026
The grooming gangs inquiry is a critical safeguarding moment for child protection in England and Wales. Freedom Charity believes the focus must remain on children, victims and survivors. Public debate...
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Honour Abuse Training for Professionals
29 June 2026
Dishonour Abuse Training for Professionals Freedom Charity provides honour-based abuse training on dishonour abuse, forced marriage, FGM, victim withdrawal, safeguarding, prevention education and professional partnership. So-called honour-based abuse training is...
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Dishonour Abuse and CPS Guidance
Dishonour Abuse and CPS Guidance Dishonour abuse is Freedom Charity’s term for abuse officially described as so-called honour-based abuse. There is no honour in coercion, forced marriage, FGM, abandonment, intimidation...
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Sierra Leone Child Marriage Prosecution
27 June 2026
Sierra Leone Child Marriage Prosecution A child marriage prosecution in Sierra Leone is testing what a new law can mean in practice. Four people have been charged under Sierra...
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Transnational Marriage Abandonment
26 June 2026
Transnational Marriage Abandonment: When Abuse Crosses Borders What is Transnational Marriage Abandonment? A British girl leaves home believing she is going on holiday. Months later, her passport has gone. Someone...
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Forced Marriage Unit statistics
21 June 2026
Why these figures need caution Every year, the UK publishes a number on forced marriage. When it rises, people worry. When it falls, some assume progress. However, that is the...
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