Male 'honour' abuse victims have been urged to speak out as charities warn reported cases are just the "tip of the iceberg".
Men from "conservative communities" are particularly reluctant to involve police forces in England and Wales as it is seen as something that only women could report and receive support for.
Honour abuse is usually associated with women from Muslim, Sikh or Hindu backgrounds and happens when they are seen to have "shamed" their community.
Charities are sounding the alarm over the issue with new research uncovering that as many as one in five cases handled involve men.
Charity Karma Nirvana says calls from men to its helpline are rising – with many "afraid" to come forward.
BBC Newsnight contacted 70 men who say they have suffered various abuses and found that most of the victims said they have not spoken to any authorities about their experiences and believe they have nowhere to turn. Many said they had considered suicide.
