The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) is a joint @FCDOGovUK and @ukhomeoffice unit which leads on the UK Government’s forced marriage policy, outreach and casework.
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Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. Severe mental health issues may be a consequence of being forced into marriage or subjected to child/early marriage or FGM. Our goal is to eliminate all harmful practices, For help and support contact us at FMU@fcdo.gov.uk xitter.cf/FMUnit/status/17899741…
It was an honour to be invited by @UKinHongKong supporting The Zubin Foundation to highlight forced marriages in Hong Kong. FMU lead, Noorel Haque and UK experts contributed to discussions on how to combat forced marriages and how to support victims @shabz_at_law #RashidBegumOBE
Happy International Women's Day. Together we will #InspireInclusion and forge a more inclusive world for women who are disproportionally affected by Forced Marriage. We ALL have a right to choose #OKtoSayNo #IWD2024
Today we celebrate International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation as part of the UN's efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. FGM is a grave violation of the rights of girls and women. Lets eliminate this harmful practice together
FMU delivering presentation to Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
Our next workshop for police officers is on 23 November, its online and free to join, to register: eventbrite.co.uk/o/hmg-force…
In September, the FMU delivered training to 357 professionals including Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Children’s Services, Sussex Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Immigration Enforcement. . We also delivered a Police Workshop. For training, contact us at fmu@fcdo.gov.uk
In July, the FMU delivered training to 401 professionals including Liverpool City Council, West Suffolk College, Notts Muslim Women's Network, Guildford Registry Office and Border Force. We also held our second workshop for Registration staff and a workshop for police officers.
Today marks the national day of memory for all the victims of “honour”-based abuse. For advice and support about forced marriage, contact the FMU helpline on 020 7008 0151 or visit gov.uk/guidance/forced-marri…
The FMU, in collaboration with GRO developed bespoke workshop for Registrar’s of Marriages and their staff to raise awareness of forced marriage. First workshop was delivered in April with over 250 participants. These workshop will be delivered nationally every quarter xitter.cf/FMUnit/status/16511840…
Today we celebrate International Woman's Day and we continue our efforts to eradicate violence against woman and girls
Today marks Human Rights Day! Everyone has the right to choose who they marry #Okaytosayno #16DaysOfActivism #OrangeTheWorld
Together we stand to end Violence Against Women and Girls #16daysofaction #orangetheworld
Today marks this year’s #16DaysofAction. Together we must UN!TE to end violence against women and girls!
Today is the national #DayofMemory for those lost to ‘honour’ based abuse. This day was created in memory of Shafilea Ahmed, who was killed by her parents in an honour based killing in 2003. We remember you!
