News & events

The original artwork and prints of artwork displayed in the exhibition are available to purchase as part of our Artists Unite to End FGM project.

This September FORWARD’s Youth Programme established a new Youth Advisory Council formed of 12 inspirational and motivated young women!

FORWARD is seeking an actor and film to be involved in a short film production in London as part of the Uncomfortable Conversations project.

FORWARD is seeking submissions from artists, particularly BAME artists, for a Hidden Scars exhibition to be held later in the year. The exhibition will aim to highlight the physical and mental trauma suffered by many women due to FGM, child marriage and similar issues affecting African girls and women.

FORWARD, alongside Co-Chairs IKWRO, Independent Yemen Group and Karma Nirvanna have published the following statement in response to the new Childline figures on forced marriage calls.

FORWARD has been working with local partners in Tanzania for over 10 years fighting for the rights of girls and women. FORWARD supports the Joint Statement recently released by a coalition of civil society organisations on the right of re-entry to school for girls after they have given birth to be upheld.