If you or someone you know is being forced into an unwanted marriage there are a number of local and national agencies that understand the issues and can help. Assistance and confidentiality will be guaranteed
BAWSO – Black Association of Women Step Out. BAWSO is an all Wales voluntary organisation providing a holistic service to black and minority ethnic women and their children, made homeless through a threat of Domestic Abuse or fleeing abuse in Wales- 029 20 644633 / 01792 642003
Cardiff Women’s Aid – support information, advocacy and access to emergency accommodation for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse, forced marriage and threat of honour based violence.
029 2039 0874
•MEWN – Minority Ethnic Women’s Network. MEWN aims to protect women and girls fleeing forced marriage, domestic abuse and honour based violence among what is provided – safe accommodation, multi-cultural support , housing and benefit advice - 029 20 464445
HENNA Foundation (formally Saheli) – Henna is a nationally recognised organisation that campaigns against forced marriage, domestic abuse and honour based violence offering a holistic service to both victims and service providers - 029 2049 6920
Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 8010 800
National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247
Childline - 0800 1111
NSPCC Asian Child Protection Helpline - 0800 096 7719
NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) 0808 800 5000
The Forced Marriage Unit - 020 7008 0151