How to talk about ‘honour’-based abuse, forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM)
Date: Monday 30 November 2026
Time: 10am to midday
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
‘Honour’-based abuse (HBA), including forced marriage and FGM, affects a large number of people using services every day. This is particularly true for women and girls from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities.
However, we do not routinely talk to people about HBA. This can lead to missed opportunities for effective intervention.
Shakti Women’s Aid is providing this session. It will introduce the concept of ‘honour’, HBA, forced marriage and FGM. It will also discuss effective ways of asking the right questions and providing effective interventions.
Following the session, attendees will have:
- a better understanding of ‘honour’ and its impacts on individuals, families and communities
- increased confidence in recognising signs and risks of HBA, forced marriage and FGM
- improved skills for asking the right questions and for responding to HBA, forced marriage and FGM
- better knowledge of resources and services available in Edinburgh to support people at risk
Shakti has supported women and children from diverse ethnic backgrounds who are affected by domestic abuse and HBA since 1986. Professionals and members of the public are welcome.
How to sign up for this session
If you are a Council employee sign up on My Learning Hub.
If you do not work for us sign up using Microsoft forms.