Karma Nirvana has also established the Honour Network, a support database for young victims of forced marriage who have fled home and family and face isolation as well as feelings of guilt and shame.

In addition to offering a refuge and advice to such victims, Karma Nirvana is a participant in the national discussion about forced marriage, giving evidence to select committees and briefing the media.

Cultural sensitivity should not be an excuse for moral blindness, stresses the charity. It points to its success in tackling local schools which had tried to undermine the display of forced marriage warnings. The organisation also played a role in the passing of last year’s Forced Marriage Civil Protection Act, which gives courts the powers to make orders to help victims – or potential victims – and stop forced marriages from happening.

Education is vital for this kind of message, and Karma Nirvana sends survivors to speak to some 20 school and community forums every month. It also plans to hold a multi-faith conference with the aim of establishing a consensus among religious leaders on the issue.

The issue is often below the radar. But with 15 new rescue cases every week and more than 780 support calls since April, it’s clear that Karma Nirvana provides a vital service.