Our latest News, Events, Press Releases and Blog posts
Alimatu Dimonekene reflects on a recent event and how we cannot reduce maternal mortality in Sierra Leone without confronting the inequalities and harmful practices that place women and girls at risk.
This International Youth Day we celebrate 10 years of leadership, 10 years of sisterhood, 10 years of young women creating change in the UK, Africa and Europe.
Razika's Story: "My TuWezeshe Journey: The Opportunity That Changed My Life". Hear from former TuWezeshe Ghana Fellow on how the leadership programme changed her life!
"As a young Sudanese woman living in the UK, FORWARD provided a space where my experiences and ideas were valued. More importantly, it showed me that young people are not just the future of change - we are already leading it."
Read FORWARD's thoughts on the recent FGM Summit organised in response to commitments set out in the Government’s Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy.
On the occasion of Refugee Week 2026, under the theme of Courage, FORWARD stands in solidarity with refugees and migrants across the UK and reaffirms a simple but urgent truth: no one seeking safety, dignity or opportunity should be met with hostility.
In honor of African Child Day, Naana Otoo-Oyortey MBE, Executive Director of FORWARD, wrote this blog for Lever for Change.
YWAC members ensure that the voices of young women are at the centre of our Youth Programme's operations and services.
This role will deliver FORWARD’s communication and events, working with colleagues to shape narratives to challenge harmful norms, and amplify the leadership and voices of African women and girls.
Run for FORWARD! By running with us, you’ll be supporting our work empowering women and girls to live free from violence and harmful practices. Every step you take will help us continue delivering vital services and creating lasting change in our communities.
Join our mentorship programme as an African, Black or minoritised woman and help shape the next generation of young women leading social change. No fancy title needed — just lived experience, heart, and a commitment to ending violence against women and girls. Apply today.
We’re looking for bold, driven young women to join our year-long fellowship in partnership with @homegirlsunite and lead real change in their communities.
