Our latest News, Events, Press Releases and Blog posts
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.
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.
We’re recruiting an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to our Executive Director and Board of Trustees at an exciting point in the organisation’s development. This is a new role, offering the opportunity to shape ways of working and play a central part in supporting senior leadership and good governance.
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.
Event for International Women’s Day 2026 with spoken word, intergenerational conversations and creative workshops.
Our Preliminary Brief for Zero Tolerance to FGM is a stark reminder that when FGM is sidelined, survivors are sidelined.
