The charity behind the book

Story becomes action.

Freedom Charity connects But It’s Not Fair with school education, safeguarding routes and practical work to prevent forced marriage and related abuse.

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Purpose

A novel placed inside a wider safeguarding response.

Freedom Charity was founded by Aneeta Prem MBE. It works to prevent forced marriage, FGM, dishonour abuse and related harms through education, awareness, professional training and routes to support.

The charity publishes But It’s Not Fair and Cut Flowers as accessible stories that help young people recognise pressure, understand choice and know that speaking to someone can be protective.

Evidence of reach

Books, lessons and real school audiences.

100,000+Copies of the two safeguarding novels donated, as reported by Freedom Charity.

140+UK schools reached through lessons, workshops and assemblies, as reported by Freedom Charity.

Quality MarkForced-marriage and FGM resources recognised by the PSHE Association for Key Stages 3 and 4.

Sources: Freedom Charity’s book-impact report and educational-resources page.

Aneeta Prem with pupils holding the gold edition of But It's Not Fair

Why a novel?

Fiction gives pupils a safe distance.

Vinny, Abby and Sofia allow a class to discuss warning signs, friendship and help through characters rather than personal disclosure. The book can open the conversation; trained adults and safeguarding procedures must hold it safely.

Freedom Charity’s lesson resources support a structured approach. The official GOV.UK forced-marriage guidance provides current legal information and routes to the Forced Marriage Unit.

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Take part

Put the book where it can begin a conversation.

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