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Forced Marriage & ‘Honour’ Based Abuse Conference

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 The Sky Project held a conference on 18th November 2021 to celebrate ten years of existence! They were joined by some fantastic speakers. Watch the full conference video above.

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South West Business & Community Award Finalists

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The Sky Project were ecstatic to have been shortlisted for ‘Charity of the Year’ at the South West Business and Community Awards. It was a fantastic night and even better when we were finalists! Congratulations to the entire team.

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International Women’s Day

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The Sky Project took a stand for women and girls on International Women’s Day, that is, their basic human right to marry on their own terms. Due to the pandemic, it is estimated that there could be an additional 13

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Director of the Sky Project named finalist for the Inspiration Women in Law Awards

Director of the Sky Project named finalist for the Inspiration Women in Law Awards

Sabeena Pirooz was nominated for the Inspirational Women in Law Awards for her work for The Sky Project. Although not a win on the evening of 5th November 2020, Sabeena was proud to reach the finals and hear inspirational speeches

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Remembering Honour Based Abuse Victims on The Day of Remembrance

Remembering Honour Based Abuse Victims on The Day of Remembrance

On 14th July 2020, The Sky Project team remembered Honour Based Abuse victims on The Day of Remembrance. This commemorates the birthday of Shafilea Ahmed, murdered at 17 by her parents for refusing a forced marriage. #notforgotten

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The Sky Project Statement on the BlackLivesMatter movement

The Sky Project Statement on the BlackLivesMatter movement

As Director of the Sky Project in Bristol and also being born in Britain as a person of colour – I stand in solidarity with the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement. This important opportunity to tackle racism on all fronts

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Understanding Forced Marriage – 1 hour CPD Accredited Training

Understanding Forced Marriage – 1 hour CPD Accredited Training

Sabeena Pirooz, Director of the Sky Project, will be providing a 1 hour accredited training session on the 19th March 2020. Tickets are £10 per session (plus a small administration charge) with all monies raised being put back into the charity. The training will take place at: Bristol Law Society, 12 Colston Avenue Bristol, BS1 4ST

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Great donation from Bristol Junior Lawyers!

Great donation from Bristol Junior Lawyers!
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Bristol Forced Marriage Working Group

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In 2017, Sabeena Pirooz, the Sky Project Director commenced chairing the Bristol Forced Marriage Working Group, a multi-agency network of professionals who are tackling the issue of forced marriage in and around Bristol and the South West. The Sky Project

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Sky Project Director wins Award

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Sabeena Pirooz, Sky Project Director won Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year at Bristol Law Society Awards 2016, held on 13 November at the Bristol Marriott Hotel. The ceremony was hosted by BBC legal correspondent Clive Coleman. Nominees in this

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Testimonial

The Sky Project gave an engaging and detailed presentation at a recent conference we hosted about the hidden issues of domestic abuse. The warmth and passion they brought to a complex and challenging subject area had the audience gripped. The knowledge and understanding of Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence the Sky Project have is enlightening, informative and invaluable to raise awareness and impact on the safety and freedom of people within Bristol and the UK at risk of forced marriage. Thank you so much.

Kim Hometruths, Swindon

About us

Set up in 2009, The Sky Project is a charity that is actively working to reduce the number of forced marriage cases in and around Bristol and the South West. Forced marriage is a criminal offence and a violation of human rights. Men and women should have the right to choose their own marriage partners, and society has a duty to recognise and defend this right. Read more

Recent News

  • The Sky Project Newsletter 2021

    The Sky Project Newsletter 2021

    May 4, 2022
  • Forced Marriage & ‘Honour’ Based Abuse Conference

    Forced Marriage & ‘Honour’ Based Abuse Conference

    October 8, 2021
  • BBC Radio Bristol Interview

    BBC Radio Bristol Interview

    June 16, 2021
  • South West Business & Community Award Finalists

    South West Business & Community Award Finalists

    June 16, 2021
  • International Women’s Day

    International Women’s Day

    June 16, 2021

Contact

Email: skyproject@hotmail.co.uk


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