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).
Find Out MoreRead aout FORWARD's herstory over the past 40 years from our Executive Director Naana
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This new infographic outlines our values and approach to zero tolerance work rooted in community leadership, survivor centred care and sustained investment.
Download the full infographicTo mark the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), FORWARD is calling for urgent, long-term investment and coordinated action to end FGM and protect the health and dignity of women and girls.
This free event will explore the action, partnerships and sustained investment needed to end FGM and protect the health, rights and dignity of women and girls.
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.
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