Founder & CEO @Saverauk, charity tackling 'honour'-base abuse/violence, forced marriage, & FGM. Chair @arabartFes.worked in NHS (she/her)
England
Joined December 2011
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A year of challenges, growth, and impact.
💭 Savera UK's CEO, Afrah Qassim, shares her reflections on the year.
Read more: bit.ly/3BD2D6M
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Reflecting on an incredible year!
From breaking the silence at our annual #MarchToEndHBA and hosting a range of wellbeing sessions for our amazing clients, we've been busy!
Swipe through some of our special moments.
Keep up with our future events: bit.ly/3P6msXH
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“Let us be the voice for those who are not able to speak for themselves or who live in places where freedom is not a choice.” - Afrah Qassim, our CEO & founder. Read our blog: bit.ly/3CMpTzB
@ZontaLondon, @KatumbaBloco @MerseysidePCC @GoodGymLpool @MuseumLiverpool ...
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Dear Iranian Authorities,
We stand in solidarity with Ahoo Daryaei, who courageously fought for her right to freedom of choice.
We call for her release from the psychiatric facility that you admitted her to.
This was not an act of justice, this is a violation of human rights.
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Are you passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a new challenge? Join our Direct Intervention team! You can apply here: saverauk.co.uk/were-recruiti…
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What does our research tell us about 'honour'-based abuse?
We partnered with @livuni to explore perpetrator subtypes in 'honour'-based abuse (HBA).
Read the report: bit.ly/4e5Hm2U
#universityofliverpool #newresearch #honourbasedabuse
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March with us to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
Saturday 23rd November
Williamson Square | Liverpool City Centre | 12pm
#MarchToEndHBA #HBAHappensHere #HarmfulPracticesHappenHere
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Tomorrow!
@LJMU_LTAP @LJMULaw @SaveraUK @ForbiddenPlanet
@WorldsApart_Liv @WaterstonesLPL @newsfromnowhere
Never heard #forcedmarriage & #comics mentioned in the same sentence?
Join me on 8 Nov, 5-7pm, at @tempestontithe & find out how they work together to spark discussions about #laws related to (forced) #marriage.
Register here: eventbrite.com/e/an-unholy-u…
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“The data published by the Home Office today is deeply concerning." - Afrah Qassim, Savera UK CEO & founder.
Read our full statement: saverauk.co.uk/hba-related-o…
#MarchToEndHBA #HBAHappensHere #HarmfulPracticesHappenHere
Join on our important march of the Year
📢Meet the Speakers:
This year we're welcoming back @Katumba
Join us in our march to end HBA.
Sat 23rd Nov | Williamson Square | Liverpool City Centre | 12pm
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Yesterday, Emad Kaky, was jailed for four-and-a-half years on charges for forced marriage and conspiracy to commit FGM.
Read our statement: saverauk.co.uk/emad-kaky-jai…
Thank you to every single person, funder and supporters who continued to support us, so that we can provide fun activities like these and empowering our clients to build their new 'savera' meaning 'new beginning'
"I've never been to the safari before or even the zoo but Savera UK gave me that experience and the kids had lots of fun." - Savera UK client
Read about our trip to Knowsley Safari Park in our new blog: bit.ly/3TPVw0P
I am horrified of what Tory, Kemi Badenoch said about culture not "equally valid" . I hope she will reflect and correct her statement.
Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch stated in a BBC interview this weekend that not all cultures were "equally valid” citing “cultures that believe in child marriage” as an example, before saying that she thought it was “extraordinary” that people thought this view (1/6)
ALT A professional portrait of Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Member of Parliament for North West Essex. She has a neutral expression. Her hair is braided with silver highlights, and is dressed in a blue blazer over a white top, set against a grey background.
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🗓This Thursday you can hear from our CEO & Founder, Afrah Qassim, at the Safeguarding Adults Conference. Learn about the importance of safeguarding in cases of 'honour'-based abuse & harmful practices.
@openforumevents #SGAOFE
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Everything you need to know about Raneem's Law
“There must be robust training around HBA & harmful practices, which are often not easily identified and require a very different approach." - CEO & Founder, Afrah Qassim.
Read our full statement here: saverauk.co.uk/statement-sav…
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This conviction is the first of its kind in England and Wales.
The former PhD student has been found guilty of conspiring to commit female genital mutilation (FGM) against a young girl.
Read more: saverauk.co.uk/statement-swa…
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📢 Calling all frontline professionals in Cheshire:
📖Learn how to improve responses to 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices, including forced marriage and FGM.
🎫2ly.link/1zl7y
27th Sept | Chester | 12pm-5pm | Free
@CheshirePCC
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Meet Khatra Paterson:
Khatra is a Savera UK Survivor Ambassador and a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM).
Join us at our event to hear from Khatra's lived experience, alongside other safeguarding professionals.
Book now: register.enthuse.com/.../HBA…...
@CheshirePCC
