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 usOur flagship feminist leadership programme seeking to inspire a generation of young African women to engage in the civil and political spheres and galvanise collective action against all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
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10 years of leadership. 10 years of sisterhood. 10 years of young women creating change in the UK, Africa and Europe.
Find Out MoreThis 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.
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.
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 better understand current levels of awareness and the lived realities surrounding FGM, FORWARD conducted the Public Awareness on FGM and Support Services survey between December 2025 and January 2026.
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