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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lucy Leeson

Nikita Kanda: As a British Asian woman, I have seen domestic abuse covered up in my community all my life

British Asian women are living in fear at the hands of abusive partners in the home and too afraid to speak out because of the cultural challenges they still face, The Independent has been told.

Radio presenter and broadcaster Nikita Kanda says women across the UK continue to battle the stigma, societal pressure and fear of dishonour that was prevalent in society decades ago.

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