Panahghar

Panahghar provides free dedicated BME multi lingual support, advice and advocacy and access to safe refuge for victims and their families of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse in Coventry and Leicester.

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Every person has the right to live a life free from violence

Help for women

At Panahghar, we understand how difficult it may be if you are a BME person experiencing domestic, sexual or gendered abuse. Know that we are here for you and you’re not alone.

How to refer

If you are concerned for someone else and suspect they may be experiencing domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse, Panahghar can help you with referral support and advice.

The Duchess of Cornwall visits Panahghar

The Duchess of Cornwall visited Panahghar to commend the support Panahghar offered to Black, Minoritised Ethnic Women affected by domestic violence and abuse over the pandemic.

BME specialist support is essential

63%

of BME women who experience violence do not formally report it to the police

1 in 4

BME women have insecure immigration status with limited access to welfare & housing

50%

of BME women experience abuse from multiple perpetrators and sometimes from the same family