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Founder & CEO , charity tackling 'honour'-base abuse/violence, forced marriage, & FGM. Chair .worked in NHS (she/her)
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#LiverpoolArabArtsFestival, a world of creativity awaits Arab art lovers, this is what you will read in an exclusive interview with Ms. #AfrahQassim, Chair of the Festival.
Read the full interview in English here:
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#مهرجان_ليفربول_للفنون_العربية، عالم من الإبداع ينتظر عشاق الفن العربي، هذا ما ستقرأونه في مقابلة حصرية مع السيدة #أفراح_قاسم، رئيسة مجلس إدارة المهرجان.
#أرابيسك_لندن #لندن #العرب_في_بريطانيا #عرب_بريطانيا
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We had an amazing night and in the company of so many inspiring women leading the way. Privilege to be nominated for #NPWAwards. We continue to #Endharmfulpractices & celebrate #diversity
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Centenary Celebration of Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association and #IWD2023 event to empower, inspire women & to celebrate women’s stories. Thank you to our fabulous speakers.
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Looking forward to speak along side my colleagues @NixonKeri and @Maz_Idriss and with @SaveraUK survivor ambassador Saliha Rashid in partnership with @LivSNOGS twitter.com/LivSNOGS/statu…
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Please come and join us on zoom at 6pm tonight!
Link for free ticket and zoom link: liverpoolguild.org/groups/snogs-s
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Looking forward to speak along side my colleagues @NixonKeri and @Maz_Idriss and with @SaveraUK survivor ambassador Saliha Rashid in partnership with @LivSNOGS twitter.com/LivSNOGS/statu…
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Looking forward to speak along side my colleagues and and with survivor ambassador Saliha Rashid in partnership with
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OPEN TO ALL!! We are delighted to partner with @SaveraUK - a leading charity tackling culturally-specific abuse in the UK - tomorrow (Thursday 2nd March) at 6pm on ZOOM!
We are honoured to have three guest speakers sharing their perspectives on the topic of “honour”-based abuse.
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I’m speaking at the event on Thursday if anyone wants to join online. I’ll be discussing the experiences of male victims of HBA & FM 👍
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A closer look at those shortlisted for the #NPWAwards - Person with Purpose
Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted 👏🏼
Category Sponsor: Stella Insurance
Headline Sponsor:
Find out what they have been working towards: lnkd.in/gEDKZNfW
#WeArePower
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🟠 First up in our spotlight is who do vital work to support people out of abusive environments & rebuild their lives by providing emotional & practical support as well as challenge attitudes towards ‘honour’-based abuse.
For more info, visit saverauk.co.uk/get-help/
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A lovely session today with International Women's Day creative group and We explored the meaning/origins of our names and created art based on what being a woman means to us! Very excited to see the wonderful work this group creates! ✍️🏾🖤
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"Savera UK is appalled and heartbroken by the ‘honour’ killing of Tiba al-Ali at the hands of her father in Iraq. Yet we are not shocked. Each year around 5,000 people die as a result of ‘honour’-based abuse and violence."
Full statement 👇
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Keep updated with everything Savera UK is up to by joining our mailing list!
You'll be the first to hear about opportunities and learn about the progress we've made in our work to end 'honour'-based abuse and #harmfulpractices
Sign up here 🖱️👉 bit.ly/3Jztv9e
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Anyone ordered items from a company called #BESTUKTECH. I ordered a Christmas gift from them and I still not received it. The only comm is by only email & every time I get told its been shipped, give it 5 working day to deliver. Worse company for 2023 so far.
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We're hiring! Come and join the Savera UK team and help us end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices.
Savera UK is currently recruiting an ‘Honour’-Based Abuse & Harmful Practices Specialist Worker.
Find out more: bit.ly/3WJsput
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This is an incredibly important role working with individuals/families referred to as a result of 'honour'-based abuse & harmful practices, being responsible for client safeguarding & providing advocacy & emotional support ❤
Apply Now🔽🔽
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"I didn’t recognise it then, but I recognise it now; this girl was a victim of honour-based abuse, humiliated in front of her family for daring to wear clothing that did not comply with the community’s stringent dress code."
Read 👇
bit.ly/3JqV30z
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THIS WEEK: Join Savera UK and University of Liverpool to discuss groundbreaking new research examining survivor, perpetrator, and abuse characteristics in #HBA and harmful practices.
For in-person attendance, contact nikki@saverauk.co.uk
Register 
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Onlin
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“Personally, I have found this experience invaluable as it has allowed me to explore and evaluate my own perception of the organisation as the CEO”
What a wonderful blog post and we can't wait to see the next stage in your journey of growth! saverauk.co.uk/2023/01/23/sav
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"I am incredibly grateful to have been shortlisted in the Person with Purpose category alongside so many inspiring change makers." - Afrah Qassim, Savera UK CEO
#NPWAwards #WeArePower
saverauk.co.uk/2023/01/11/sav
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Savera UK supports Nicole Jacob's call for a statutory definition of #HBA, adopted by all services and informed by lived experiences. Thank you for inviting discussion on #HBA and #harmfulpractices
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Today I gave evidence @Commonswomequ about my top 3 priorities to tackle so-called Honor Based Abuse which is a complex form #DomesticAbuse.
First steps are understanding, data + much better funding for 'by + for' services to tackle the #patchworkofprovision faced by victims
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"My time here at Savera UK has been unbelievable, I have enjoyed every day here and I am really going to miss working alongside the team. They have been so supportive of me and I cannot thank them enough."
Thank you Ella, for all your hard work!
saverauk.co.uk/2023/01/18/stu
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Join Savera UK and the to discuss groundbreaking new research examining survivor, perpetrator, and abuse characteristics in #HBA, with speakers Dr Roxanne Khan, Professor Khatidja Chantler and Professor Michelle McManus.
REGISTER: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Onlin
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Huge congratulations to our Chair for being shortlisted for #NPWAwards
So deserved and in great company 👏🏽
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Absolutely overwhelming,to be shortlisted and recognised for the #NPWAwards @NorthPowerWomen & amongst amazing women what a start to 2023, proud of my teams & work we do @SaveraUK & @arabicartsfest thank you twitter.com/NorthPowerWome…
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Absolutely overwhelming,to be shortlisted and recognised for the #NPWAwards & amongst amazing women what a start to 2023, proud of my teams & work we do & thank you
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Shortlist announcement: Northern Power Women Awards 2023, sponsored by @EY_UKI
Person with Purpose Award Category sponsored by Stella
Congratulations to all who have made the shortlist!
#NPWAwards #WeArePower
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This was an utterly despicable and cowardly act which has brought unimaginable pain and suffering to the family of Elle Edwards.
My heart goes out to them and I join in urging anyone with information to do the right thing; speak out.
👉merseysidepcc.info/news-and-event
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APPEAL | Chief Constable Serena Kennedy pledges #Merseyside Police will be "relentless" in finding those responsible for the fatal shooting in #Wirral on #Christmas Eve. orlo.uk/w0BYo
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The march and vigil last Friday were beautiful events to be apart of. Local women and girls who have lost their lives to male violence are seen, remembered and honoured. #OrangeTheWorld #16DaysOfActivism
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We are pleased to have supported with their new media guidelines for reporting on ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practice, which was created collaboratively by HBA survivors and frontline professionals. Read the full guidelines below #16DaysofActivism2022
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Savera UK has created the first comprehensive set of media guidelines for reporting on 'honour'-based abuse (#HBA) and harmful practices. The guidelines are informed by survivor experiences with media and provide information on best practices when interviewing survivors. (1/3)
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Not sure how you can get involved in the #16DaysofActivism?
Take a look at Savera UK and 's Orange the World toolkit, for your guide on how to become a better activist.
#OrangeTheWorld #16Days
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Savera UK’s CEO, Afrah Qassim, was today invited by The Queen Consort to a reception to mark #IDEVAW2022
She discussed the support Savera UK provides to people at risk of ‘honour’-based abuse, and connected with partners including Caroline Grant, CEO of
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Geat afternoon to be amongst incredible individuals, representing the work they do & their organisation #IDEVAW2022 #HBA #harmfulpractices held by The Queen Consort
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