Publications
Unsung Sheroes: Voices and Activism of Anti-FGM Champions in Kenya
A celebration of the Kenyan women who never relent in fighting against injustice and traditional harmful practices, this project showcases the diverse #EndFGM journeys of women activists
2021-2022 Annual Report: Championing the Rights of African Women & Girls
We are pleased to be launching our latest annual report for 2021 - 2022: 'Championing the Rights of African Women and Girls'! Join us in celebrating our achievements by reading and sharing our report far and wide!
CUT NO MORE (Official Video) – Awa Bling x Praise Gimba x Maryama Cham (TuWezeshe Gambia) (#EndFGM)
On the final day of #WomensHistoryMonth, we were proud to share the #CutNoMore music video, a social action project by our #TuWezeshe young women's leadership programme fellows in the Gambia, who are undoubtedly making history in their communities through their #EndFGM activism!
COVID-19 Study: Lived experiences of the pandemic among Black and minority ethnic women
Young Women’s Leadership Brochure
Our young women’s leadership programme, ‘TuWezeshe Akina Dada’ – Swahili for ‘empowering our sisters’ – is a feminist leadership programme that seeks to inspire a generation of young African women to take collective action against VAWG.
#MakeChildMothersCount: Day of the African Child 2021
On the Day of the African Child 2021, we are launching our 'Make Child Mothers Count' campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the untapped potential of child mothers across Africa!
‘Do No Harm’: Experiences and Impacts of FGM Safeguarding, Bristol Study
#HearMeToo for 16 Days of Activism
For 16 Days of Activism, FORWARD is relaunching this film of deeply insightful dialogues on Black women’s perceptions of Sexual Harassment in UK Universities.
TuWezeshe Akina Dada – Young Women’s Feminist Leadership Programme
TuWezeshe Akina Dada, Swahili for ‘empowering our sisters’, is a 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).
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.