Welcome to FORWARDFORWARD is an African Diaspora led UK-registered campaign and support charity dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the health and rights of African girls and women, in particular female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced and child marriage.
Please click here if you suspect a girl of being at risk of Female Genital Mutilation
Let us keep you up to date with FORWARD news, events and campaigns. December 2009It is with great pleasure and excitement that we share with you the FORWARD 09 Annual Report: "Empowering girls and women for a better world". full details... . December 2009Naana gets caught up in a web viral (in a good way)... and FORWARD benefits to the tune of $10,000! September 2009In association with the Department of Health, we are carrying out a large-scale survey of health professionals in the UK to understand more about women's health needs regarding FGM. Click here for further details. August 2009FORWARD publishes "FGM is always with us" - the results of a study of experiences, perceptions and beliefs of women affected by female genital mutilation in London, conducted using PEER research. Click here for more. July 2009FORWARD releases an "Information, Services and Support Guide" aimed specifically at young people in the UK. Click here for more. FORWARD Press Statementregarding Lars Von Trier's new film "Antichrist"
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