Directed by Sabeena Pirooz, The Sky Project is a registered Bristol charity providing accredited training on forced marriage and ‘honour’ based abuse nationally
South West, England
Joined March 2012
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A year after the increase in the legal age to marry, thank you @itvwestcountry for inviting @sab_sul to talk on this topic on behalf of The Sky Project.
National Day of Remembrance for victims of Honour Based Abuse. Please listen to Shafilea Ahmed’s powerful poem read by The Sky Project team.
Arrests made of modern slavery and forced marriage.. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c759…
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𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘇 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗱 at a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the death of Banaz Mahmod, held in partnership with her sister, @payzeespeaks , following an invitation from the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞)
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘇 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗱 at a memorial event marking the 20th anniversary of the death of Banaz Mahmod, held in partnership with her sister, @payzeespeaks , following an invitation from the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞)
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It was a privilege to speak at the Honour-based Abuse Conference this week and hear powerful stories from victims, survivors and the agencies that support them.
Tackling VAWG is my top priority and I know we must do more to end these horrific crimes.
“People at the heart of these stories deserve more than our sympathy; they deserve systems that work”
A powerful message from Solicitor General @elliereeves speaking at this week's Honour-based Abuse Conference, alongside @CPSUK @ukhomeoffice and NPCC.
#VAWG #HonourBasedAbuse
So grateful to have @payzeespeaks as our new ambassador for the Sky Project. She has transformed unimaginable loss into tireless campaigning, challenging ‘honour’-based abuse/ forced marriage and demanding change.
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20 years without you Banaz. I remember this day in 2006 like it was yesterday. I retrace my steps, so many what ifs.
Your memory lives on for eternity. I just want the world to see your beautiful smile, know your kind heart & bravery.
You’re in my heart & mind always ❤️
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Happy 40th birthday in heaven, my beautiful sister Banaz❤️
We should have been celebrating you…your beautiful life, your laughter, the woman you were becoming.
You should still be here. You should be turning 40. You were meant to grow older, to live, to be surrounded by love.
The Home Office has said it will pilot a prevalence study looking at how widespread forced marriage is, as part of a raft of measures, external to crack down on honour-based abuse. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3en…
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Payzee Mahmod, a campaigner who is a survivor of child marriage added: “I know how vital it is that professionals from the police to social workers & teachers have the clarity and tools they need to recognise this abuse & act quickly to protect 1/2 theguardian.com/society/2025…
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Minister Jess Phillips Visits Karma Nirvana and Announces 6 New Measures to Tackle Honour Based Abuse in the UK 🕊️
We welcomed the Minister for Safeguarding Jess Phillips MP @ukhomeoffice to our offices in Leeds to highlight our life-saving work and what is needed to tackle HBA going forward. This visit accompanies the announcement of 6 new measures the government is planning to tackle HBA in the UK, including the announcement of an intention to introduce a statutory definition for HBA.
During the visit, Minister Phillips met with our helpline team, members of the Karma Nirvana Survivor Ambassador Panel, as well as Yasmin Javed and Sawaria Sajid. The Minister heard firsthand accounts of the challenges faced by survivors and victims of Honour Based Abuse, listened to a call during the visit, and was also able to discuss cases with our helpline team.
This milestone is also a huge relief and a moment of recognition for all those who have campaigned tirelessly for change. We are deeply grateful to our supporters throughout this journey, especially Yasmin, whose courage and advocacy following the launch of 'The Push: Murder on the Cliff' documentary has been instrumental.
Read more on our website: karmanirvana.org.uk/news-ite…
#news #honourbasedabuse #push4change
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🕯️ Today, on the Day of Memory 2025, we honour and remember those lost to Honour Based Abuse. Every name, every story, matters.
📢 Share with us today using #WeRemember and post your #WeRemember videos to stand in solidarity, raise awareness, and help break the silence.
Visit our website to learn more how you can get involved: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaign… 🔗
Follow our story today for live updates 🎥
Together, we remember. Together, we create change.
#WeRemember #HonourBasedAbuse
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Pakistan passes law banning child marriage sending a powerful global message freedomunited.org/news/pakis… @freedomunitedHQ
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We are devastated by the murder of Salam Alshara—a 27-year-old mother of four—killed by her husband in West Yorkshire in a horrific act of Honour Based Abuse. 🧵 (1/5)
#JusticeForSalam #HonourBasedAbuse #WeRemember
Great training session with @CharlotteGage8 to the refugee resettlement team in Bristol. Some really interesting conversations, thank you for such active participation! @BristolCouncil @sab_sul
Horrific honour killing which left 3 children without their Mother. Her remains have now been found, may she now rest in peace. #honourkilling bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0l1…
