Our Forced Marriage Unit is a joint-initiative with the Home Office. We see around 400 cases a year.
Who do we help?
If you are worried you might be forced into marriage or are worried about a friend or relative see information for victims, or call us on 0207 008 0151.
Our trained professionals offer confidential advice and assistance to those who:
- have been forced into marriage overseas
- are at risk of being forced into marriage
- or people worried about friends or relatives.
Domestic Programme Fund
Funding allocated for first bidding round of domestic programme fund. Next call for bids to open in April 2009.
What do we do?
Abroad, we work with embassy staff to rescue victims who may have been held captive, raped or forced into having an abortion
In the UK the Forced Marriage Unit assists professionals working in the social, educational and health sectors. See our page on information for professionals for more information.
Information for victims of forced marriage
Information and practical advice for anyone affected by forced marriage, including contact details of our specialist Forced Marriage Unit.
Information for professionals
Information for social workers, teachers, health professionals and police who may encounter cases of forced marriage
Statutory Guidance
This statutory guidance sets out the processes that agencies must have in place when exercising public functions in relation to safe guarding children and vulnerable adults incases of forced marriage.
Domestic Programme Fund
Funding allocated for first bidding round of domestic programme fund - next call for bids to open in April 2009
Contact us
Telephone: 020 7008 0151
Email: fmu@fco.gov.uk
Email for outreach work:
Our work
Read about the FMU's work in our case study - 'Escaping forced marriage'
