100,000s of people face violence, abuse or death due to harmful practices

We are working to end ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices — through direct intervention, education, community engagement and campaigning.

What is HBA? →

Direct intervention

1-1 safeguarding, advocacy and help for those at risk.

Training

Bespoke sessions for organisations, schools and colleges.

Community hub

Local sessions, events and community advocate programme.

Savera Youth Collective

14–25 year olds coming together to be the voice of their generation.

Current campaign

Culture is beautiful

Our annual event featuring our ‘March to End HBA’ and ‘Festival of Culture’ at the Bombed Out Church, Liverpool.

What is HBA?

‘Honour’-based abuse (HBA) is a crime or incident that has or may have been committed to protect or defend the ‘honour’ of the family and/or community. It can include forced marriage, FGM, conversion therapy, dowry abuse and coercive control.

News and blogs

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MP and author, Naz Shah, to speak at Savera UK “Culture is Beautiful” festival

Naz Shah, the Labour MP for Bradford West, forced marriage survivor and author of “Honoured: Survival, Strength and My Path …
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We’re hiring: Independent ‘Honour’-Based Abuse & Harmful Practices Advocate

Post: Independent ‘Honour’-Based Abuse (HBA)& Harmful Practices Advocate (IHBAHPA) (Women Only) Band: Band 3- Programme …
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Acts for Savera UK “Culture is Beautiful” Festival 2026 announced

Savera UK, a leading charity established in Merseyside to help people affected by ‘honour’-based abuse …
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STATEMENT: Five men sentenced for Telford ‘Honour’ Kidnap

Last week at Shrewsbury Crown Court, five men were sentenced to almost 30 years in …
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Savera UK’s “March to End HBA” and free “Culture is Beautiful” festival to return this summer

Savera UK’s “March to End HBA” and free “Festival of Culture” is set to return …

Our voices

“Savera UK gave me the confidence to take the first step. I didn’t think anyone would believe me.”

Survivor, Merseyside

“The training completely changed how our team approaches these cases. We feel equipped now.”

Social worker, Greater Manchester

“I came to a community session and realised I wasn’t alone. That changed everything.”

Community member, Liverpool

“I never imagined that volunteering could teach me so much and bring me so much joy.”

Volunteer, Merseyside

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