Podcast feedAshiana - A refuge that helps people trapped in Forced Marriages
Over the past few months the problem of Forced Marriage and so called honour-based violence has been in the headlines, not least with the tragic murder of a north London teenager. In December 2009 Mehmet Goran was jailed for the murder of his 15 year old daughter Tulay in an “honour” killing.
East London based Ashiana are a domestic violence support project that has helped many people across the capital, mainly women, escape the trap of forced marriage. They have also recently set up a new refuge. Ben Cooper went to their offices in Leytonstone and spoke to director Shaminder Ubhi.
- Ashiana Network
- Find out more about this project
- Camden Community Radio
- Return to CCRadio home page
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'Turning The Flower' by Miranda Martin
In ‘Turning the Flower’ by Miranda Martin, performed by Edwin Webb and Frances Lee, a lawyer reflects of domestic violence. ‘Training the Flower’ was recorded as part of a live performance called ‘Aspects Of Love’, at St Pancras Old Church on 25th October, which featured the St Pancras Poets.
- Elm Village Arts Website
- Listen here to the whole of 'Aspects of Love' by St Pancras Poets
- CCRadio's report on forced marriage
- For info on Ashiana network and refuge for women
- Camden Community Radio
- Return to CCRadio home page
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