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Over a decade has passed since the introduction of major legislative and policy reforms aimed at preventing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the UK, including the Mandatory Reporting Duty, FGM Protection Orders, and enhanced safeguarding measures.
Join FORWARD for the launch of our new report, The State of FGM in the UK, a landmark review of the UK's response to female genital mutilation (FGM) over the past decade.
Free creative writing & spoken word workshops exploring voice, consent and bodily autonomy. 3 sessions, Kentish Town.
Are you an experienced training and learning professional passionate about building the skills, knowledge, and confidence of individuals and organisations working to end violence against women and girls?
Our Community Champions are at the heart of what we do, and this event is an opportunity to celebrate their dedication, recognise the incredible work they do within their communities, and bring everyone together to connect, share experiences and strengthen our collective impact.
FORWARD features in the Pulse: "Ghanaian Woman Puts African Women and Girls at the Heart of Global Health" with positive support from Melinda French Gates
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.
