FORWARD (Foundation of Women's Health Research and Development) is the African women-led women's rights organisation working to end violence against women and girls.
About usTuWezeshe Akina Dada is our feminist leadership programme seeking to inspire a generation of young African women to: engage in the civil/political spheres and galvanise collective action against all forms of violence against women and girls. It aims to increase their visibility and capacity to shape decisions about their rights and freedoms.
Read about our programmeThis report examines some of the multifaceted barriers and fears that deter women from African, black and minoritised survivors of FGM and sexual violence from accessing cancer screening tests in London.
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From 8-15th October any donation made through the Big Give Women and Girls Campaign will be doubled! Can you help us reach our target of £20,000 towards scaling up the next generation of change makers. Through TuWezeshe and our Community Champion programme, we equip young Black and minoritised women and grassroots leaders with the skills, confidence and seed funding to tackle abuse and inequality in their communities.
Find out moreIf you donate to us through the Big Give Women & Girl Campaign between 8-15th October your donation will be doubled!
Leadership programme for young African, Black and minoritised women in UK universities, be empowered as a leader!
Students taught about their body and rights in UK schools since 2015.
Professionals trained on how to safeguard women and girls affected or at risk of FGM, since 2015
School girls and boys mobilised in Africa to know their rights and fight violence against women and girls in their schools and their communities.
To mark our 40th anniversary, join us in honouring our journey, celebrating our growth, and recognising the incredible changemakers who have stood with us.
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