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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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
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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.
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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
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this day will forever be the worst day of my life. On this day 19 years ago my sister, Banaz’s life was taken by men who believed she shamed them by choosing who she loved.
Every year the grief grows stronger, every year the pain of living without my best friend and sister is greater.
I just know life would have been a million times better with you Banaz, you were such an angel, i am not sure I will ever accept how your beautiful life was cut so short. ❤️
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Remembering Banaz as she'd have been 39- a vibrant, kind & caring young woman, a bubbly soul full of hopes and dreams. We reaffirm our commitment to dismantling the concept of so-called ‘honour’, a deeply harmful practice often disguised as cultural or religious tradition.
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Happy what would have been her 39th birthday to my sweet sister, Banaz. ❤️
I hope you’re smiling up there. Another year of wondering what you would have wanted to do on this special day, what you would have wanted to eat or wear. I will never know. But I can dream. ❤️
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Happy to represent @TheSkyProject2 today & had some good converstaions with young people about #ForcedMarriage & #HBV so they have a better understanding & know where to get support
@CharlotteGage8 is at John Cabot @Cabotfederation with the focus being on relationships. Nice to see @_IntegrateUK - Forced marriage and ‘Honour’ Based Abuse are absolutely vital areas for students to understand what a healthy relationship is with the ability to say ‘no’.
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Still spaces left on training I am running for @TheSkyProject2 on Thurs 27 June 12.30-1.30pm - this CPD accredited training is aimed at any professionals & particularly those that may come into contact with Forced Marriage &/or ‘Honour’ Based Abuse victims
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Looking forward to running another training on 'Understanding Forced Marriage and 'Honour' Based Abuse' for @TheSkyProject2 - Book your place for the training on Thursday 27th June 12.30-1.30pm for just £12:
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Claudia Sheinbaum is Mexico’s 1st female President
Climate scientist, feminist, leftist & pro-Palestinian Jew
She has a PHD & shared a Nobel prize
Her Republican US neighbours will not attend her inauguration - who cares?
Congratulations Mexico
Congratulations President Claudia
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Please book onto our next accredited training session with @CharlotteGage8 for @TheSkyProject2 on understanding #forcedmarriage & 'honour' based abuse #HBA on May 16 - please share & book tickets here - £12
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Looking forward to running another training for @TheSkyProject2 on understanding #forcedmarriage & 'honour' based abuse #HBV on May 16 - please share & book tickets here eventbrite.co.uk/e/understan… #training #onlinetraining
