Uppsala University Launches New Helpline for Victims of Honor Fraud

The new helpline “Right to choose” is aimed at people of all ages who are exposed or at risk of being exposed to honor-related violence and oppression. Relatives are also welcome to call for advice and support. The helpline is run by the National Center for Women’s Peace at Uppsala University and the University Hospital.

Those who answer the phones are nurses or social workers. The call costs nothing and the caller can remain anonymous.

– We have a long experience of providing support to victims of violence and already today receive calls that deal with honor-related violence and oppression. Through the new helpline, we will now also be able to provide support to young people, says Johanna Belachew, director of operations at NCK.

The helpline is a pilot project carried out on behalf of the National Center against honor-related violence and oppression. They are tasked by the government to ensure that there is a national support function for the vulnerable and their relatives. The pilot project will last until the turn of the year with the possibility of an extension for another year.

– This support function is an important and requested supplement in the work against honor-related violence and oppression and we are happy that it is now up and running, says Isak Hjortzberg, head of unit at the National Center against honor-related violence and oppression.