IKWRO

Women's Rights NGO representing MENA & Afghan women & girls in UK facing ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage, FGM & domestic abuse. GNB-UK Co-Chairs

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Those responsible, including anyone celebrating or inciting this violence, must be held accountable. States must take stronger action to end impunity, protect girls and women, and challenge the harmful norms that enable these crimes.
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #HonourBasedAbuse

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We are horrified by the brutal killing of 15-year-old Kawsar Bashar in Baghdad after reportedly refusing a forced marriage proposal from her cousin.

So-called “honour” crimes are acts of violence against women and girls — not tradition, not culture, and never justified.

#VAWG

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A powerful tribute to Yanar Mohammed from her memorial in London.

Watch Nazira Mehmari from IKWRO honour her life, and unwavering fight for women’s rights. Yanar's voice and legacy continue.
https://t.co/WOMJiacJpg

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We honour Maryyum Mehmood, winner of Special Recognition for Academic Leadership and Policy Impact.
Her work bridges research, policy, and survivor empowerment.
#TrueHonourAwards

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We celebrate Iram Ramzan, winner of Special Recognition for Investigative Journalism.
Her reporting exposes hidden harms and challenges narratives that silence survivors.
#TrueHonourAwards

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We honour Adama Berry, winner of Special Recognition for Work to End FGM.
Her community leadership, advocacy, and support for families make a profound impact.
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We celebrate Warda Mohamed, founder of Lasting Support and winner of Special Recognition as a Community Champion Ending HBA.
Her work centres culturally competent, survivor‑led safeguarding.
#TrueHonourAwards

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We honour Apsana Begum MP, winner of Special Recognition for Professional Work to End HBA.
A powerful voice in Parliament, she has championed legal reform and survivor‑centred policy.
#TrueHonourAwards

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We celebrate Naimah Hassan, CEO of AWRA and winner of Special Recognition for International Commitment to Ending HBA.
Her work spans 10 countries, driving systemic change for African women and girls.
#TrueHonourAwards

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We honour Hera Hussain, Founder of CHAYN and winner of Special Recognition for Emerging Harms Prevention and Digital Advocacy.
Her survivor‑designed digital resources reach hundreds of thousands worldwide.
#TrueHonourAwards

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We celebrate Gisela Valle, Director of LAWRS and winner of Special Recognition for Longstanding Commitment to Ending HBA.
Her leadership advances migrant women’s rights across the UK.
#TrueHonourAwards

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Congratulations to Shamila Dhana, winner of Special Recognition as a Community Champion Ending HBA.
Her leadership has transformed safeguarding and support for migrant women across Portsmouth.
#TrueHonourAwards

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Congratulations to Matt Mahmood‑Ogston, winner of Special Recognition for Transformative Advocacy and Storytelling.
His work with the Naz and Matt Foundation saves lives and challenges HBA, forced marriage, and LGBTQI+ exclusion.
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We celebrate Sumaia Isse, a digital storyteller and survivor‑advocate, she uses creativity, honesty, and humour to empower women and girls globally.
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We honour Amtal Rana, a pillar of community‑based VAWG work for over three decades.
Her leadership at Kiran Support Services has expanded refuge provision and specialist support for Asian women.
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We celebrate Adama Nyama Bah, founder of the Women’s Health Advocacy Network, whose work integrates health, legal, and wellbeing support for women affected by violence and exploitation.
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We honour Saira Mirza, an interdisciplinary researcher whose work examines the psychological and social foundations of HBA, strengthening evidence for frontline and policy responses.
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We recognise Aasifa Usmani, whose work at AWRC advances intersectional feminist responses to domestic abuse and harmful practices.
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We honour Mary Rose Otuko, whose leadership at FORWARD strengthens community‑led prevention, protection, and resilience against FGM and HBA.
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We celebrate Flutura Shega, CEO of Shpresa Programme.
Her leadership has empowered migrant women and girls, challenged HBA, and elevated survivor voices internationally.
#TrueHonourAwards