Northern Ireland child marriage
22 March 2026
Northern Ireland child marriage reform: 18 is the right age Northern Ireland child marriage reform matters because it would raise the legal age of marriage and civil partnership from 16...
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FGM safeguarding resource
20 March 2026
FGM safeguarding resource: why Cut Flowers is used in schools Cut Flowers is an FGM safeguarding resource used in schools to help staff and pupils address female genital mutilation more...
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Forced marriage training: new data exposes a safeguarding gap
Forced marriage training: new data exposes a safeguarding gap New Forced Marriage Unit data and updated statutory guidance show why practical forced marriage training now matters across safeguarding. Professionals are...
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FGM and forced marriage protection orders
14 March 2026
FGM and forced marriage protection orders work. The danger is delay. By Aneeta PremFreedom Charity14 March 2026 We need FGM and forced marriage protection orders. Britain does not lack legal...
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What Is Spiritual or Ritual Abuse?
08 March 2026
What Is Spiritual or Ritual Abuse? By Aneeta Prem | Freedom Charity | 8 March 2026 Spiritual or ritual abuse happens when faith, belief or ritual is used to threaten,...
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What Is Transnational Marriage Abandonment?
What Is Transnational Marriage Abandonment? Transnational marriage abandonment happens when someone is taken abroad or left overseas so a partner or family can control them. In many cases the person...
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What Is Immigration-Related Abuse?
What Is Immigration-Related Abuse? Immigration-related abuse happens when someone uses passports, visa status, sponsorship, documents or fear of deportation to control a victim. Freedom Charity explains what it means, why...
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What the New CPS Guidance on Honour-Based Abuse Means
What the New CPS Guidance on Honour-Based Abuse Means By Aneeta Prem | Freedom Charity | 8 March 2026 The Crown Prosecution Service has widened its guidance on so-called honour-based...
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International Women’s Day 2026
04 March 2026
International Women’s Day 2026: Girls Still Face Forced Marriage, FGM and Dishonour Abuse By Aneeta Prem MBELondon, 6 March 2026 International Women’s Day 2026 should not be a simple celebration....
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Books That Protect Children
03 March 2026
Books That Protect Children On World Book Day 2026, Freedom Charity is sharing why World Book Day safeguards books that protect children These books help pupils recognise forced marriage and...
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