
Publications


Covid-19 Survey: Coronavirus and BAME women
FORWARD launches a new report examining the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the lives of women from Black and minority ethnic communities.

Annual Report 2018-2019
We are very excited to announce the launch of our Annual Report ‘Inspiring a generation of African women leaders’! Throughout our annual report, we share insights and stories of change.

Men Speak Out: “Men Have a Role to Play But They Don’t Play It” Full Report

Keeping Your Girls Safe From FGM
As a parent, guardian or professional, you have a legal duty to protect girls at risk from FGM at all times. This booklet will help you understand the laws on FGM in the UK and what you can do to help protect girls.

FGM and Islam Leaflet
A leaflet clarifying the Islamic perspective on FGM.

‘Sikujua Ni Kwa Namna Gani Nilipata Mimba’ Swahili Summary Report
Utafiti Shirikishi kuhusu Mimba na Kuwa Mama katika umri mdogo uliofanywa Wilaya ya Mpwapwa, Tanzania

Female Genital Mutilation Specialist Health Services in the UK
Female Genital Mutilation Specialist Health Services around the UK

Annual Report 2017-18
Driving Social Change: Communication Our Message Creatively

RP Mbaula – Ntiai Eembe Koko (Drop the razor blade, old lady)
Ntiai Eembe Koko is sung in Maasai meaning “Drop the razor blade, old lady,” the song is being launched by FORWARD’s Musicians Unite to End FGM (MUTEFGM) project.

“We Are Treated As If We Are Not Human Beings” Full Report
Unique and particularly concerning, is the migration of women and girls aged between 1O and 35 years to become Kayayei, or head porters - young women and girls who earn money by carrying loads on their heads in lorry parks and markets.

Summary report of the situational analysis of Kayayei in Ghana
Reasons for internal migration vary, but economic incentives are key. The majority of migration is in order to find work. Other motives include education and marriage, although women are generally more likely than men to migrate for marriage.