IKWRO

We honour Maryyum Mehmood, winner of Special Recognition for Academic Leadership and Policy Impact. Her work bridges research, policy, and survivor empowerment. #TrueHonourAwards

We celebrate Iram Ramzan, winner of Special Recognition for Investigative Journalism. Her reporting exposes hidden harms and challenges narratives that silence survivors. #TrueHonourAwards

We honour Adama Berry, winner of Special Recognition for Work to End FGM. Her community leadership, advocacy, and support for families make a profound impact. #TrueHonourAwards

We celebrate Warda Mohamed, founder of Lasting Support and winner of Special Recognition as a Community Champion Ending HBA. Her work centres culturally competent, survivor‑led safeguarding. #TrueHonourAwards

We honour Apsana Begum MP, winner of Special Recognition for Professional Work to End HBA. A powerful voice in Parliament, she has championed legal reform and survivor‑centred policy. #TrueHonourAwards

We celebrate Naimah Hassan, CEO of AWRA and winner of Special Recognition for International Commitment to Ending HBA. Her work spans 10 countries, driving systemic change for African women and girls. #TrueHonourAwards

We honour Hera Hussain, Founder of CHAYN and winner of Special Recognition for Emerging Harms Prevention and Digital Advocacy. Her survivor‑designed digital resources reach hundreds of thousands worldwide. #TrueHonourAwards

We celebrate Gisela Valle, Director of LAWRS and winner of Special Recognition for Longstanding Commitment to Ending HBA. Her leadership advances migrant women’s rights across the UK. #TrueHonourAwards

Congratulations to Shamila Dhana, winner of Special Recognition as a Community Champion Ending HBA. Her leadership has transformed safeguarding and support for migrant women across Portsmouth. #TrueHonourAwards

Congratulations to Matt Mahmood‑Ogston, winner of Special Recognition for Transformative Advocacy and Storytelling. His work with the Naz and Matt Foundation saves lives and challenges HBA, forced marriage, and LGBTQI+ exclusion. #TrueHonourAwards

We celebrate Sumaia Isse, a digital storyteller and survivor‑advocate, she uses creativity, honesty, and humour to empower women and girls globally. #TrueHonourAwards

We honour Amtal Rana, a pillar of community‑based VAWG work for over three decades. Her leadership at Kiran Support Services has expanded refuge provision and specialist support for Asian women. #TrueHonourAwards

We celebrate Adama Nyama Bah, founder of the Women’s Health Advocacy Network, whose work integrates health, legal, and wellbeing support for women affected by violence and exploitation. #TrueHonourAwards

We honour Saira Mirza, an interdisciplinary researcher whose work examines the psychological and social foundations of HBA, strengthening evidence for frontline and policy responses. #TrueHonourAwards

We recognise Aasifa Usmani, whose work at AWRC advances intersectional feminist responses to domestic abuse and harmful practices. #TrueHonourAwards

We honour Mary Rose Otuko, whose leadership at FORWARD strengthens community‑led prevention, protection, and resilience against FGM and HBA. #TrueHonourAwards

We celebrate Flutura Shega, CEO of Shpresa Programme. Her leadership has empowered migrant women and girls, challenged HBA, and elevated survivor voices internationally. #TrueHonourAwards

We recognise Hannah Sereni, whose leadership at the Home Office has shaped national policy on HBA, including the statutory definition and frontline training. #TrueHonourAwards

We honour Anne Clark, a VAWG leader since the 1990s. Her work has transformed statutory responses to HBA, improving trust, access, and specialist pathways for minoritised communities. #TrueHonourAwards

We celebrate Juliet Albert, Specialist Midwife for FGM at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Her pioneering work has transformed FGM care, advocacy, and research across the UK. #TrueHonourAwards