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Student Spotlight: Hannah, Master’s Degree in Social Work Student

Hannah is  22 years old and currently in the first year of her master’s degree in social work. She has ...
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Student Spotlight: Nia, Psychology with Criminology Student

Nia is currently approaching her fourth year, studying Psychology with Criminology at Nottingham Trent University. She has always been fascinated ...
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Savera UK marks 15th birthday with March to End HBA and festival of culture

Savera UK marks 15th birthday with March to End HBA and festival of culture

Savera UK is celebrating its 15th birthday and helping more than 1,000 survivors find their ‘new beginning’. Established in 2010, ...
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From left to right: Dr Roxane Khan, Director of Research at onEvidence, wearing a black sheer blouse and olive green trousers, with long, dark hair and a bright smile; next to her is Afrah Qassim, CEO of Savera UK, dressed in a white polka-dot shirt and black trousers, smiling warmly; in the centre is Dr Louise Almond, Forensic Psychology Lecturer at the University of Liverpool, wearing a light green floral dress with short sleeves, also smiling; next is Ayesha, Training and Development Manager at Savera UK, wearing a beige blouse with slit sleeves, black trousers, and an orange lanyard, with long dark red hair and a cheerful expression; and finally Beth Roper, Researcher, dressed in a black sleeveless top and light blue jeans, wearing a lanyard and ID badge, with long blonde hair and a relaxed smile. The group stands in front of a printed mural of Liverpool’s city skyline.

EVENT OVERVIEW: Uncovering Perpetrators and Atypical Patterns in HBA

Our event, Uncovering Perpetrators & Atypical Patterns in ‘Honour’-Based Abuse (HBA), brought academics, frontline professionals and students together to challenge ...
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MP asks government for statutory definition for HBA

On Friday 4th July 2025, the Conservative MP for Leicester East, Shivani Raja, submitted a written question to the Secretary ...
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GB News article wrongly conflates culture with abuse and fails to address historical roots of harmful practices

Last week, we were shocked to read a GB News article that stated “the only reason Britain has female genital ...
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Event banner for 'Uncovering Perpetrators & Atypical Patterns in Honour-Based Abuse' featuring a book cover titled 'Honor and Shame: The Psychology of Honor Abuse, Violence and Killings' by Roxane Khan. There's text that mentions that it's a free in-person event scheduled for Thursday July 10th, 2:30-5:00 PM at Eleanor Rathbone Building, University of Liverpool. Logos for Savera UK and University of Liverpool appear at the bottom.

EVENT: Uncovering Perpetrators and Atypical Patterns in HBA

Join Savera UK on the 10th July at the University of Liverpool for an unmissable event: “Uncovering Perpetrators & Atypical ...
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We’re Recruiting: Direct Intervention Team Manager (Women Only)

Job Title: Direct Intervention Team Manager (women only) Location: Liverpool (with travel as required). This role is based in our ...
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STATEMENT: Independent Review into death of Abiyah Yasharahyalah

STATEMENT: Independent Review into death of Abiyah Yasharahyalah

An independent review into the death of three-year-old Abiyah Yasharahyalah, whose parents were jailed last year for causing his death, ...
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