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Members of the Savera UK Youth Advisory Board

Savera UK Youth launch the ‘Orange Brick Road’ film

Members of the Savera UK Youth Advisory Board
Savera UK Youth Advisory Board members. [Left to right] Hannah Gloudon, Malcolm Thwala, Elias Folarin, Ayo Folarin and Adele Leung
Savera UK Youth aims to raise awareness and educate other young people about ‘honour’-based abuse, forced marriage and female genital mutilation (harmful practices). As part of this campaign, we premiered our ‘Orange Brick Road’ film, at Liverpool John Moores University on Monday 14th November 2022, before it was released online. We hope to reach a wider audience, educating

Audience members watch Savera UK Youth Advisory Board member Adele discuss the filmmaking process of the Orange Brick Road project
Savera UK Youth Advisory Board Member Adele Leung presents on the filmmaking process of the Orange Brick Road film

people of all ages about harmful practices. 

Before the film began, guests were welcomed into the room; the walls filled with Savera UK Youth’s poetry, art and photography. Displaying our art around the room showed our guests the different creative techniques we use to get our message across.

Savera UK Patron, Nazir Afzal OBE (Former Chief Crown Prosecutor for the North West, leading nationally on child exploitation, violence against women and ‘honour’-based abuse cases), shared his reasons for collaborating with Savera UK. Nazir echoed the importance of raising awareness and why educating others about harmful practices in school is vital.

Dr Hannah Baumeister (Lecturer of Law at Liverpool John Moores University) also joined us. She explained her journey to studying and researching harmful practices and how such practices are often treated by the law. 

Dr Hannah Baumeister, Lecturer in Law at Liverpool John Moores University

As we introduced our ‘Orange Brick Road’ film, the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) shared our stories about volunteering with Savera UK and the importance of the work. 

We’d like to thank the Merseyside PCC for kindly funding this project, and to our partners Liverpool John Moores University and John Moores Students Union, Nonconform, Natalie Denny and Andrew ‘AB’ Abrahamson. 

The premier came to an end with a question and answer session, and a commitment to continue raising awareness.

You can follow what Savera UK Youth and the Youth Advisory Board are up to by checking out our Instagram @SaveraUKYouth. If you would like to join Savera UK Youth, please contact [email protected].  

Written by Hannah Gloudon, Savera UK Youth Advisory Board Vice Chair

Event | Savera UK Youth Presents ‘Orange Brick Road’ Film Launch

Date: Monday, 14th November

Time: 4pm – 6pm

Location: Liverpool John Moores University, JMSU Activity Room, UG.17, LJMU Student Life Building, Copperas Hill, L3 5GE

Entry: Free, registration essential

This UK Parliament Week (14th – 20th November) join Savera UK Youth as they take you on the Orange Brick Road to learn about ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices.

Their new film provides an overview of harmful practices for young people, and invites teachers and professionals to continue that discussion with the resources provided in our education pack, which you can register for by clicking here.

On Monday, 14th November the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) we will be joined virtually by Savera UK Patron and Former Chief Crown Prosecutor for the North West, Nazir Afzal OBE, Savera UK CEO Afrah Qassim and Liverpool John Moores University Lecturer in Law Dr Hannah Baumeister.

Together speakers will discuss the complexities surrounding ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices and the importance of education in tackling them.

We invite you to join us between 4pm and 6pm at this free event by registering here.

Meet the Speakers

Nazir Afzal, OBE

Nazir Afzal OBE, Savera UK patron and former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England

Nazir Afzal OBE is the Patron of Savera UK and the Former Chief Prosecutor for North West England. Nazir was also appointed the Chancellor of the University of Manchester in August 2022. He is an expert in de-radicalisation and a senior British lawyer who campaigns on issues around child sexual exploitation and violence against women.

Afrah Qassim, Founder and CEO of Savera UK

Afrah is the Founder and CEO of Savera UK, a leading national organisation tackling the causes and effects of harmful practices including ‘honour’-based abuse, female genital mutilation and forced/child marriage. Afrah is also the Chair of the Liverpool Arab Arts Festival.

Dr Hannah Baumeister

Dr Hannah Baumeister

Hannah is a Lecturer in Law at Liverpool John Moores University and a Savera UK Advisory Board Member. Her research interest and expertise is in sexual and gender-based violence and Hannah’s doctoral research analysed the politics behind the international criminalisation of war rape and forced marriage in times of armed conflict. Her broader research interests also include the intersections between forced marriage and modern slavery.

Savera UK Youth Advisory Board 

The Savera UK Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a group of 16-25 year-olds dedicated to raising awareness of ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices. Presenting this event will be YAB members Ayomide Folarin, Malcolm Thwala, Adele Leung, Hannah Gloudon and Elias Folarin.

 

If you’re unable to attend our physical event, we invite you to join us online on Thursday, 18th November at 2pm for the online showing of the ‘Orange Brick Road’ video. Register here. 

This project has kindly been funded by Merseyside PCC and supported by Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool John Moores Student Union.