Sponsors & Partners
Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) – Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/fco-in-action/nationals/forced-marriage-unitThe FMU is run by the Home Office and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It provides confidential advice to people who have been or are being forced into marriage either in the UK or whilst they are abroad. It also advises those worried about others in this situation.Home Office http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, counter-terrorism and police.
Government Equalities Office (GEO) http://www.equalities.gov.ukThe GEO is a government department responsible for their strategy on equality, and sponsors the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and Women’s National Commission (WNC).
Ministry of Justice http://www.justice.gov.ukThis government department takes care of justice and tribunals, and leads the government’s programmes on constitutional, rights and legal reform.
Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF) http://www.dcsf.gov.ukA government department for school children’s well-being and ability to reach their full potential.
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) http://www.cps.gov.ukThe CPS prosecutes crimes investigated by the Police in England and Wales, preparing and presenting cases for court. It also advises the Police.
The Metropolitan Police http://www.met.police.ukThe largest police service in Greater London, the Metropolitan Police employs 31,000 officers, 14,000 Police staff and 4,000 Police Community Support Officers. They cover an area of 620 square miles inhabited by 7.2 million people.
Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) http://www.acpo.police.ukACPO is an independent, professionally led strategic body. In the public interest and, in equal and active partnership with Government and the Association of Police Authorities, ACPO leads and coordinates the direction and development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In times of national need, ACPO - on behalf of all chief officers - coordinates the strategic policing response.
Women’s Aid http://www.womensaid.org.ukWomen’s Aid is the leading national charity working ot end domestic violence against women and children. They support a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK.
Ashiana Network http://www.ashiana.org.ukAshiana provides temporary safe housing for South Asian, Turkish and Iranian women experiencing domestic violence or being forced into marriage. It also provides outreach services for education, advice, counselling and a project for disadvantaged teenagers in the community.
British Edutrust Foundation (Edutrust) http://www.edutrust.orgA not-for-profit organisation for educational excellence, Edutrust works in partnership with schools, local communities and wider stakeholders under the Government Academies Programme.
