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Savera UK publishes its Theory of Change, text on an orange branded graphic with a colourful circular pattern in teal and green.

Savera UK publishes its Theory of Change

Savera UK has today published its first ever “Theory of Change” visualisation, describing the social change that will be enacted ...
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A laptop screen displaying a research article titled "Practitioner Views on Defining 'Honour'-Based Abuse: A Focus on Atypical Cases," published in the Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling (Volume 23, Issue 2, June 2026). The article is open access and was first published 23 March 2026. The Savera UK logo appears at the top of the image, which has a decorative white and yellow abstract background.

NEW RESEARCH: Lack of understanding of ‘honour’-based abuse negatively impacting identification of atypical cases

NEW RESEARCH: Lack of understanding of ‘honour’-based abuse negatively impacting identification of atypical cases New research from Savera UK and ...
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Savera UK's section of the Domestic Abuse Reporting Toolkit, showing guidelines for journalists on how to report on 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices including forced marriage, spiritual abuse and conversion therapy.

Savera UK supports launch of groundbreaking domestic abuse reporting toolkit

A groundbreaking toolkit to help journalism students, journalism educators, journalists and editors report accurately and ethically on domestic abuse has ...
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Seven women pose together for a group photo at the launch of Savera UK's Duality Vessels: Voices of Strength exhibition. The group is arranged across two rows against an exposed brick wall, with colourful artwork and blue-tinted lighting visible in the background, suggesting a gallery or event space. Four women stand in the back row and three crouch or kneel in the front. Several women are holding bouquets of tulips and mixed flowers. One woman in the back row is dressed in a formal military uniform. a black jacket with red detailing and a peaked cap, while the others wear a range of smart casual clothing, including a floral dress, a leopard-print scarf with a camel coat, a hijab, and colourful layered textiles. In the front row, one woman wears a red beret and a black-and-white striped top, and another wears a salmon-pink blazer. All seven women are smiling and facing the camera.

Community artists launch Savera UK exhibition

 Community artists have launched Savera UK’s exhibition exploring themes related to culture, identity, and the issues of ‘honour’-based abuse and ...
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Three portrait photos side by side on a dark background. Each woman faces the camera wearing a hand-painted mask. Left: a woman in a red beret and black-and-white striped top with a small red heart, wearing a purple-and-white mask with a black X over the mouth and painted tear marks. Centre: a woman draped in a dark veil, wearing a bright blue mask with gold paint across the forehead and cheeks. Right: a woman in a navy headscarf and colourful patterned clothing, wearing a green, cream and purple mask with small painted details around the nose and mouth.

Savera UK launches community art exhibition: “Duality Vessels: Voices of Strength”

The exhibition at St George’s Hall will run from Tuesday 10th March until Monday 30th April 2026. Savera UK, a ...
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Student Spotlight: Alysia, Social Work Student

Student Spotlight: Alysia, Social Work Student

We’re delighted to spotlight 19-year-old Social Work Student, Alysia, who recently completed her 70-day placement with Savera UK. During her ...
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A diverse group of women march through a city street holding Savera UK placards calling to end female genital mutilation and ‘honour’-based abuse. Signs include bold messages such as “END FGM” and “END HBA,” alongside tribute posters reading “We march for…” with illustrated portraits and names of victims. The crowd walks closely together, showing solidarity and collective action.

Why is FGM Awareness Essential for Safeguarding Professionals?

As part of Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) day, held Friday 6th February, we interviewed Dr Susan Waigwa, ...
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The UK doesn’t know how to talk about FGM

The UK doesn’t know how to talk about FGM

In the UK, there is a disconnect between how FGM is defined in law and how it is talked about ...
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A crowd of people taking part in a street march, March to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices, many wearing bright, multicoloured clothing, walk through a city street lined with historic building, St Lukes Bombed Out Church. In the foreground, a large orange placard on a wooden stick reads “END FGM,” with smaller text explaining female genital mutilation and Savera UK branding at the bottom. Savera UK is a leading charity working to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices. In the background, more marchers hold signs, and a tall church tower rises at the end of the street, creating a strong sense of collective action and public demonstration.

REVIEW OF PAPER: “Harmful” narrative in paper risks normalising FGM

An extended academic essay, published in the Journal of Medical Ethics (part of the BMJ Group) in September 2025, presents ...
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