Reviews, endorsements and recognition
What the published edition says about But It’s Not Fair
“It could be the most important book a teenager ever reads.”
Rosamund Urwin
Published edition
Reviews and endorsements reproduced from the book.
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“This book provides a vital understanding of forced marriage and dishonour-based violence and is a crucial tool to protect people and save lives.”
“This book is a fantastic and original resource for students and teachers alike — a must for tackling forced marriage.”
“It could be the most important book a teenager ever reads; if you want to be a good friend, start it now.”
“A book that deserves to be read by everyone who may be touched by forced marriage or know someone who may be at risk. It is only through education that we will save lives.”
“But It’s Not Fair is a useful and vital resource for schools and young people in raising awareness of forced marriage and other forms of dishonour abuse.”
“The NAHT urge all schools to include these issues in their PSHE provision and to ensure that the school workforce is equipped to recognise the signs that there could be potential victims.”
“The Freedom Charity resource is a very clear and focused approach to two sensitive yet vital subjects. We believe that this resource can form an important part of a planned PSHE programme.”
“But It’s Not Fair highlights the hard truths of forced marriage whilst providing vital information on how a young person can help prevent a forced marriage from happening.”
Independent recognition
Trusted educational references.
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GOV.UK
The official Government page describes But It’s Not Fair as useful reading for school children and teachers and a fictional account of different perspectives on forced marriages.
View the book on GOV.UK →Education resourcePSHE Association
The PSHE Association lists Freedom Charity’s forced marriage and FGM lesson packs for Key Stages 3 and 4.
View the independent listing →SafeguardingFreedom Charity
The charity behind the book uses education and practical safeguarding work to challenge forced marriage, FGM and dishonour abuse.
Visit Freedom Charity →A force for good
A story measured by the conversations it begins.
The book’s purpose is practical: to help a young person recognise concern, support a friend and find safe help.