Short biography
Aneeta Prem MBE is a British author, human-rights and safeguarding campaigner, magistrate and charity leader. She founded Freedom Charity in 2009 and is Chief Executive of Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK. Her work spans forced marriage, FGM, Dishonour Abuse, safeguarding and patient voice. She is also a trustee of The Neurological Alliance and co-chair of Learn About Britain.
Name spelling: Aneeta Prem. Some historical media reports misspelled her first name as “Anita”; the correct spelling is Aneeta.
Full biography
Aneeta Prem MBE has spent many years challenging abuse hidden behind family pressure, silence, culture and so-called honour. Through Freedom Charity, she has worked to prevent forced marriage, female genital mutilation and related forms of coercion through education, safeguarding, public awareness and practical support.
She is the author of the safeguarding novels But It’s Not Fair and Cut Flowers, created to help children, schools and professionals recognise risk and speak about forced marriage and FGM safely. As Chief Executive of TNA UK, Aneeta also represents people living with trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain, bringing together charity leadership, lived experience and patient advocacy.
Aneeta is a magistrate and contributes to national and international media. She challenges euphemistic language and keeps the experiences of victims, survivors and patients at the centre of public discussion.
