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Growing up Young Asian and Female in Britain, a report on self-harm and suicide, is the first published research carried out by NAWP and the Newham Innercity Multifund.

The research revealed a complex range of disturbing issues, leading to self-harm and suicide, including the pressures of izzat (honour) and sharam (shame) within the family, racism and gender inequality.
 Research is vital to shape future services and policies which affect Asian women. Agencies like NAWP are uniquely placed to conduct relevant research using methods which are culturally sensitive and which result in recommendations that are achievable and effective. 
Director - Newham Asian Women's Project.

The recommendations of this report have increased the awareness of policy makers and service providers nationally. As a direct result of this research NAWP have secured funding for a Development Officer to work in Newham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets to develop support services for young Asian women.
 

Resources available from Zindaagi @ NAWP

Growing Up Young, Asian and Female in Britain: A report on self-harm and suicide (1998). Newham Asian Women's Project and the Newham Inner-City Multi-Fund.

Zindaagi Directory: A guide to East London Support services for young Asian women.

Just Another Day: A training pack, including a video is available in Gujarati, Bengali, Hindi and English.

Silent Scream - Asian women, Self-Harm and Suicide: A Practical Handbook for Professionals working with Asian women.

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