Shamed into silence: The hidden victims of male ‘honour’ abuse – BBC Newsnight
Most people have heard about "honour abuse" of women but men can be hidden victims too. Coming from conservative religious communities, they can find themselves having to hide anything from sexual abuse to domestic violence to their being gay, because to speak out could dishonour their families. Newsnight’s Katie Razzall has been speaking to men trapped in this predicament. If you need support with forced marriage or honour violence, help and support is available bbc.co.uk/actionline
By BBC Newsnight
11 April 2020
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