Action on number of suicides.A PROJECT has been launched to cut rates of suicides among young women in Birmingham's South Asian communities. The Papyrus papyrus (pəpī`rəs), a sedge (Cyperus papyrus), now almost extinct in Egypt but so universally used there in antiquity as to be the hieroglyphic symbol for Lower Egypt and a common motif in art. charity has made a short film, If Only, and compiled a booklet, Not Just A Cry For Help, in Urdu to reach out of women consumed con·sume v. con·sumed, con·sum·ing, con·sumes v.tr. 1. To take in as food; eat or drink up. See Synonyms at eat. 2. a. with loneliness and depression. The project was launched after research revealed the risk of self-harm and suicide in young South Asian women could be double that of the rest of the population, particularly in the 15 to 34 age group. The film explores issues of domestic violence, forced marriage, cultural conflict, family honour Honour or honor (see spelling differences), is the evaluation of a person’s trustworthiness and social status based on that individual's espousals and actions. and shame. Samina Hassan, a 24-year-old trustee from Papyrus, said: "The rates of suicide and self-harm in the South Asian community need to be highlighted." Copies of the film are available from the charity on 01282 432 555 or by e-mailing admin@papyrus-uk.org |
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