Savera UK
@saverauk.bsky.social
Working to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices for good.
If you or someone you know is at risk or experiencing HBA and harmful practices, please call our helpline on 0800 107 0726 (open weekdays 10am-4pm, excluding bank hols)
If you or someone you know is at risk or experiencing HBA and harmful practices, please call our helpline on 0800 107 0726 (open weekdays 10am-4pm, excluding bank hols)
How to spot the signs of female genital mutilation (FGM):
December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
How to spot the signs of female genital mutilation (FGM):
Wishing you a joyful Christmas! 🎄⛄
We hope your festive season is filled with warmth and celebration.
From,
All at Savera UK 🧡
We hope your festive season is filled with warmth and celebration.
From,
All at Savera UK 🧡
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Wishing you a joyful Christmas! 🎄⛄
We hope your festive season is filled with warmth and celebration.
From,
All at Savera UK 🧡
We hope your festive season is filled with warmth and celebration.
From,
All at Savera UK 🧡
A lovely day celebrating with the families we work with 🎄
Our client Christmas party wouldn't have been the same without the generosity of Cash 4 Kids and our Survivor Ambassador, Khatra and her networks.
Thank you to everyone who made this festive season extra special 🧡
Our client Christmas party wouldn't have been the same without the generosity of Cash 4 Kids and our Survivor Ambassador, Khatra and her networks.
Thank you to everyone who made this festive season extra special 🧡
December 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A lovely day celebrating with the families we work with 🎄
Our client Christmas party wouldn't have been the same without the generosity of Cash 4 Kids and our Survivor Ambassador, Khatra and her networks.
Thank you to everyone who made this festive season extra special 🧡
Our client Christmas party wouldn't have been the same without the generosity of Cash 4 Kids and our Survivor Ambassador, Khatra and her networks.
Thank you to everyone who made this festive season extra special 🧡
Our helpline is now closed for the festive period and will reopen Friday 2nd January at 10am.
If you need help, please see our out of hours contacts:
🔗https://www.saverauk.co.uk/what-we-do/out-of-hours-contacts/
If you need help, please see our out of hours contacts:
🔗https://www.saverauk.co.uk/what-we-do/out-of-hours-contacts/
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our helpline is now closed for the festive period and will reopen Friday 2nd January at 10am.
If you need help, please see our out of hours contacts:
🔗https://www.saverauk.co.uk/what-we-do/out-of-hours-contacts/
If you need help, please see our out of hours contacts:
🔗https://www.saverauk.co.uk/what-we-do/out-of-hours-contacts/
We couldn't do this without you 🧡
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you!
So much of what we do is made possible through working with our amazing partners.
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you!
So much of what we do is made possible through working with our amazing partners.
December 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We couldn't do this without you 🧡
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you!
So much of what we do is made possible through working with our amazing partners.
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you!
So much of what we do is made possible through working with our amazing partners.
Thank you to everyone who joined our 'Responding as a Professional' event.
We were grateful to hear from the Forced Marriage Unit and Survivor Ambassador, Khatra Paterson, whose insights made the session especially powerful and informative.
We were grateful to hear from the Forced Marriage Unit and Survivor Ambassador, Khatra Paterson, whose insights made the session especially powerful and informative.
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined our 'Responding as a Professional' event.
We were grateful to hear from the Forced Marriage Unit and Survivor Ambassador, Khatra Paterson, whose insights made the session especially powerful and informative.
We were grateful to hear from the Forced Marriage Unit and Survivor Ambassador, Khatra Paterson, whose insights made the session especially powerful and informative.
Thank you to everyone who came and supported us!
Our bake sale fundraiser came with a surprise visit from Merseyside Police - who turned up dressed as the Grinch, bringing plenty of laughs.
Our bake sale fundraiser came with a surprise visit from Merseyside Police - who turned up dressed as the Grinch, bringing plenty of laughs.
December 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Thank you to everyone who came and supported us!
Our bake sale fundraiser came with a surprise visit from Merseyside Police - who turned up dressed as the Grinch, bringing plenty of laughs.
Our bake sale fundraiser came with a surprise visit from Merseyside Police - who turned up dressed as the Grinch, bringing plenty of laughs.
We’re looking for a passionate individual with a strong commitment to human rights and driving change to lead our training and education development project.
December 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We’re looking for a passionate individual with a strong commitment to human rights and driving change to lead our training and education development project.
We remain committed to honouring Fawziyah Javed and Somaiya Begum, whose lives should never have been lost.
December 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We remain committed to honouring Fawziyah Javed and Somaiya Begum, whose lives should never have been lost.
Happy birthday to Banaz Mahmod.
Today, we remember her life and the tragedy that should have never happened.
Her story continues to drive our mission to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices for good.
Rest in peace 🕊️
Today, we remember her life and the tragedy that should have never happened.
Her story continues to drive our mission to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices for good.
Rest in peace 🕊️
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Happy birthday to Banaz Mahmod.
Today, we remember her life and the tragedy that should have never happened.
Her story continues to drive our mission to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices for good.
Rest in peace 🕊️
Today, we remember her life and the tragedy that should have never happened.
Her story continues to drive our mission to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices for good.
Rest in peace 🕊️
📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE 📣
Our service will close for the festive period, to give our team a well deserved break 🧡
Our helpline will close at 4pm on Tuesday 23rd December.
And re-open, 10am Friday 2nd January.
Our service will close for the festive period, to give our team a well deserved break 🧡
Our helpline will close at 4pm on Tuesday 23rd December.
And re-open, 10am Friday 2nd January.
December 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE 📣
Our service will close for the festive period, to give our team a well deserved break 🧡
Our helpline will close at 4pm on Tuesday 23rd December.
And re-open, 10am Friday 2nd January.
Our service will close for the festive period, to give our team a well deserved break 🧡
Our helpline will close at 4pm on Tuesday 23rd December.
And re-open, 10am Friday 2nd January.
Wishing a warm and joyful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating 🕎
May the Festival of Lights bring joy, and togetherness.
May the Festival of Lights bring joy, and togetherness.
December 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Wishing a warm and joyful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating 🕎
May the Festival of Lights bring joy, and togetherness.
May the Festival of Lights bring joy, and togetherness.
Celebrate the season with us at our women-only, Community Voices Hub session, a festive coffee morning and bake sale fundraiser.
Monday 15th December | 10am-12pm | Women Only
Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre, 4 Princes Rd, Liverpool, L8 1TH
Monday 15th December | 10am-12pm | Women Only
Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre, 4 Princes Rd, Liverpool, L8 1TH
December 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Celebrate the season with us at our women-only, Community Voices Hub session, a festive coffee morning and bake sale fundraiser.
Monday 15th December | 10am-12pm | Women Only
Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre, 4 Princes Rd, Liverpool, L8 1TH
Monday 15th December | 10am-12pm | Women Only
Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre, 4 Princes Rd, Liverpool, L8 1TH
Last chance to register!
Today, we'll be exploring how frontline professionals can recognise, understand and respond to cases of 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices.
Today, we'll be exploring how frontline professionals can recognise, understand and respond to cases of 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices.
December 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Last chance to register!
Today, we'll be exploring how frontline professionals can recognise, understand and respond to cases of 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices.
Today, we'll be exploring how frontline professionals can recognise, understand and respond to cases of 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices.
Meet one of the speakers for our upcoming event:
Khatra is an FGM survivor and Savera UK Survivor Ambassador, dedicated to raising awareness and empowering to protect their health and wellbeing.
Khatra is an FGM survivor and Savera UK Survivor Ambassador, dedicated to raising awareness and empowering to protect their health and wellbeing.
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Meet one of the speakers for our upcoming event:
Khatra is an FGM survivor and Savera UK Survivor Ambassador, dedicated to raising awareness and empowering to protect their health and wellbeing.
Khatra is an FGM survivor and Savera UK Survivor Ambassador, dedicated to raising awareness and empowering to protect their health and wellbeing.
This year showed us what's possible when we take action.
Every hour given, every donation made, every conversation started, created change.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey in our 15th year as a service, we hope you’ll continue with us for the next 15! 🧡
Every hour given, every donation made, every conversation started, created change.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey in our 15th year as a service, we hope you’ll continue with us for the next 15! 🧡
December 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This year showed us what's possible when we take action.
Every hour given, every donation made, every conversation started, created change.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey in our 15th year as a service, we hope you’ll continue with us for the next 15! 🧡
Every hour given, every donation made, every conversation started, created change.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey in our 15th year as a service, we hope you’ll continue with us for the next 15! 🧡
The theme for today’s 16DaysOfActivism is "action". "Action" can show up in different ways, from sharing a message online to taking on a challenge.
Keri’s taking hers by abseiling down @liverpoolfc's iconic stadium. 🔗 Support her fundraiser: https://f.mtr.cool/ydqmpncver
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Keri’s taking hers by abseiling down @liverpoolfc's iconic stadium. 🔗 Support her fundraiser: https://f.mtr.cool/ydqmpncver
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December 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The theme for today’s 16DaysOfActivism is "action". "Action" can show up in different ways, from sharing a message online to taking on a challenge.
Keri’s taking hers by abseiling down @liverpoolfc's iconic stadium. 🔗 Support her fundraiser: https://f.mtr.cool/ydqmpncver
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Keri’s taking hers by abseiling down @liverpoolfc's iconic stadium. 🔗 Support her fundraiser: https://f.mtr.cool/ydqmpncver
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We hear it all the time: “hard to reach communities.”
The reality is much simpler. We meet people where they already are.
Swipe to see how this works in practice, and how you can help us do the same as a Community Advocate.
#NoExcuse
#16DaysofActivism
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The reality is much simpler. We meet people where they already are.
Swipe to see how this works in practice, and how you can help us do the same as a Community Advocate.
#NoExcuse
#16DaysofActivism
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December 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We hear it all the time: “hard to reach communities.”
The reality is much simpler. We meet people where they already are.
Swipe to see how this works in practice, and how you can help us do the same as a Community Advocate.
#NoExcuse
#16DaysofActivism
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The reality is much simpler. We meet people where they already are.
Swipe to see how this works in practice, and how you can help us do the same as a Community Advocate.
#NoExcuse
#16DaysofActivism
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Meet one of the speakers for our upcoming event:
Dr Maryyum Mehmood is the Joint Head for the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU), and will be speaking alongside FMU caseworker and Capacity Lead, Esther Windsor.
Dr Maryyum Mehmood is the Joint Head for the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU), and will be speaking alongside FMU caseworker and Capacity Lead, Esther Windsor.
December 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Meet one of the speakers for our upcoming event:
Dr Maryyum Mehmood is the Joint Head for the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU), and will be speaking alongside FMU caseworker and Capacity Lead, Esther Windsor.
Dr Maryyum Mehmood is the Joint Head for the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU), and will be speaking alongside FMU caseworker and Capacity Lead, Esther Windsor.
Our Community Voice Hub brought us so many meaningful moments this year 🧡
Some of our favourites this year include, expanding our sessions into Cheshire, launching our men's only group, hosting a community picnic and our first Community Awareness Day event!
Some of our favourites this year include, expanding our sessions into Cheshire, launching our men's only group, hosting a community picnic and our first Community Awareness Day event!
December 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our Community Voice Hub brought us so many meaningful moments this year 🧡
Some of our favourites this year include, expanding our sessions into Cheshire, launching our men's only group, hosting a community picnic and our first Community Awareness Day event!
Some of our favourites this year include, expanding our sessions into Cheshire, launching our men's only group, hosting a community picnic and our first Community Awareness Day event!
These 16 days are a reminder: advocacy doesn’t end when the campaign does.
It’s a commitment to challenging what allows abuse to continue.
It’s a commitment to challenging what allows abuse to continue.
December 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
These 16 days are a reminder: advocacy doesn’t end when the campaign does.
It’s a commitment to challenging what allows abuse to continue.
It’s a commitment to challenging what allows abuse to continue.
Meet one of the speakers for our upcoming event:
Afrah is Savera UK’s CEO and founder. For over 15 years, she has led the development of our service, driving our mission to provide safe pathways & life-changing opportunities for survivors & those at risk of ‘honour’-based abuse & harmful practices.
Afrah is Savera UK’s CEO and founder. For over 15 years, she has led the development of our service, driving our mission to provide safe pathways & life-changing opportunities for survivors & those at risk of ‘honour’-based abuse & harmful practices.
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Meet one of the speakers for our upcoming event:
Afrah is Savera UK’s CEO and founder. For over 15 years, she has led the development of our service, driving our mission to provide safe pathways & life-changing opportunities for survivors & those at risk of ‘honour’-based abuse & harmful practices.
Afrah is Savera UK’s CEO and founder. For over 15 years, she has led the development of our service, driving our mission to provide safe pathways & life-changing opportunities for survivors & those at risk of ‘honour’-based abuse & harmful practices.
When violence against women and girls continues to be pushed to the margins, acts of service become a powerful counter to that silence. #16daysofActivism
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
When violence against women and girls continues to be pushed to the margins, acts of service become a powerful counter to that silence. #16daysofActivism
Introducing one of our speakers for our upcoming event:
Ayesha is Savera UK's Training and Development Manager. A published researcher in HBA, with a specialist background in forensic psychology and extensive experience across the criminal justice, health, and voluntary sectors.
Ayesha is Savera UK's Training and Development Manager. A published researcher in HBA, with a specialist background in forensic psychology and extensive experience across the criminal justice, health, and voluntary sectors.
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Introducing one of our speakers for our upcoming event:
Ayesha is Savera UK's Training and Development Manager. A published researcher in HBA, with a specialist background in forensic psychology and extensive experience across the criminal justice, health, and voluntary sectors.
Ayesha is Savera UK's Training and Development Manager. A published researcher in HBA, with a specialist background in forensic psychology and extensive experience across the criminal justice, health, and voluntary sectors.
Young people are leading change ✨
This #16Days of Activism, we want to introduce the powerhouse that is Savera UK Youth Collective!
A group of 14-25 year olds campaigning to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
This #16Days of Activism, we want to introduce the powerhouse that is Savera UK Youth Collective!
A group of 14-25 year olds campaigning to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
December 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Young people are leading change ✨
This #16Days of Activism, we want to introduce the powerhouse that is Savera UK Youth Collective!
A group of 14-25 year olds campaigning to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
This #16Days of Activism, we want to introduce the powerhouse that is Savera UK Youth Collective!
A group of 14-25 year olds campaigning to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.