Our team continues casework, safety planning, advocacy and partnership working across England and Wales.
Last year was a big year for us, attending events across the nation to share the word about our mission to eliminate forced marriage, honour-based abuse and female genital mutilation within society and this year we aren’t slowing down.
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On Monday, our team joined Cleveland Police to share the support we offer and speak directly with Sexual Offence Liaison Officers.
Having a stall meant officers could come over, ask questions, and get a clear picture of how we help people affected by sexual offences. It also gave space to update them on recent changes in our service and how we work with partners.
Stronger links mean better pathways for the people who need us most.
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Last week, our founder Yasmin Khan joined an inspiring panel at the Women of the World Festival – a space dedicated to activism, feminism, and amplifying women’s voices.
The conversation shed light on the barriers women continue to face, from systemic inequality to gender-based abuse, and the collective power we hold to drive change.
At Halo Project, we remain committed to centering Black and minoritised women in these conversations – ensuring every woman’s story, struggle, and strength is seen and heard.
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In a compelling conversation with Gulf Today, Yasmin Khan shared a thoughtful and passionate vision for women’s empowerment rooted in education, equality and collaborative action. Her insights are both timely and inspiring, offering a roadmap for individuals, institutions and societies striving to create more equitable opportunities for women everywhere. (Gulf Today)
Yasmin Khan is a leader and advocate with a distinguished portfolio of roles. She serves on the Board of Governors at Teesside University in the UK, and her broad experience spans national advisory positions on violence against women to founding and steering the Halo Project, a charity dedicated to combating forced marriages, FGM (female genital mutilation) and honour-based violence. (Gulf Today)
Her work reflects a deep commitment to tackling structural discrimination and advocates for practical solutions that empower women at all stages of life.
At the heart of Khan’s message is a simple but powerful idea: education is foundational to empowerment. She argues that beyond academic learning, education fosters confidence, opens doors to economic independence, and equips women with the tools to lead and innovate. (Gulf Today)
But education alone is not enough — it must be supported by policies that ensure women can fully participate in society. Khan emphasises the importance of:
This holistic approach, she believes, allows women not only to gain knowledge but to translate it into tangible opportunities in leadership, business and community life. (Gulf Today)
Khan highlights that empowering women is a shared responsibility:
She notes that in the UAE, organisations such as the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children and the Emirates Foundation for Youth Development are already doing meaningful work in this space, but stresses that stronger cooperation across sectors can amplify their impact. (Gulf Today)
For Khan, empowering women through education isn’t just a policy goal — it’s a catalyst for broader social transformation. By increasing access to learning, dismantling systemic barriers and fostering supportive environments, societies can unlock the potential of half their population. Her message resonates as both a call to action and a reminder that investment in women’s education benefits communities, economies and future generations.
