KARMA NIRVANA

We can help if you are experiencing Honour Based Abuse and facing a forced marriage,  we can help.

Honour Based Abuse is a form of domestic abuse. It can come in many forms, and although it is a problem in certain communities, cultural traditions do not make it OK. Abuse is abuse. No one – not even your family – has the right to control you or to harm you emotionally or physically.

Many women are affected by Honour Based Abuse. You are not alone.

We’re Here to Support You

Our trained and experienced helpline team is ready to assist, whether you’re unsure if what you’re experiencing is Honour Based Abuse or if you need emotional and practical guidance.

What to Expect When You Contact Us

• We’ll begin by asking how we can help you today.
• You can ask questions about your situation, Honour Based Abuse, or Karma Nirvana.
• Our responses are trauma-informed, ensuring you feel heard and supported.

Why Call Us?

• Many describe the experience as life-changing, as we often validate their experiences for the first time.
• We provide information about services available to you.
• We offer a compassionate and understanding space for open and honest conversations.

What Makes Us Different?

• We are a by-and-for organisation: our staff have life experiences across various cultures, including HBA.
• Our team truly understands your situation, giving you the time and space to explain without judgment.

What We Offer

• A safe space to share your story at your own pace, with no pressure to answer every question.
• Questions to build a full understanding of your situation helps how we can support you.
• Guidance on your options, including:
  • Accessing safe, temporary accommodation via the Routes to Support database (available refuge spaces across the UK).
  • Ways to feel safer and more secure.
  • We will signpost to local or national organisations to ensure you receive practical support tailored to your support needs.

Remember, while we provide suggestions, it is always your choice whether you wish to take these on board. We are here to listen, offer emotional and practical support, and help you understand your options.

Who is the helpline for?

Our helpline is available to all ethnic backgrounds, sexualities, gender identities and nationalities. We also offer support in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu as well as English.

क्या आप अन्य भाषाओं में सहायता प्रदान करते हैं? हाँ, हम उर्दू, पंजाबी, हिंदी और अंग्रेज़ी में सहायता प्रदान कर सकते हैं। कृपया हमारे कॉलबैक अनुरोध फॉर्म को भरें।

ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਹੋਰ ਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਦਿੰਦੇ ਹੋ? ਹਾਂ, ਅਸੀਂ ਉਰਦੂ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, ਹਿੰਦੀ ਅਤੇ ਅੰਗ੍ਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਕਾਲਬੈਕ ਫਾਰਮ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰੋ।

کیا آپ دیگر زبانوں میں مدد فراہم کرتے ہیں؟ جی ہاں، ہم اردو، پنجابی، ہندی اور انگریزی میں مد فراہم کر سکتے ہیں۔ براہ کرم ہماری کال بیک فارم مکمل کریں۔