Working to end FGM, child marriage & violence against women and girls. Safeguarding African women's & girls' rights. https://xitter.cf/t.co/iV0JpK3OCO
London, UK
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Great to read about the impact of the TuWezeshe programme 💜
For a decade, TuWezeshe Akina Dada has supported 45 young Tanzanian women to challenge inequality, strengthen feminist leadership, and champion the rights of women and girls.
📖 Explore the impact, lessons, and stories in our latest report: acesse.one/w2iejhb
10 years of sisterhood. 10 years of leadership. 10 years of TuWezeshe. 🌍
This November, we’re celebrating ten years of this journey, and looking ahead to the next chapter. Get your tickets and join us💜
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NEW INITIATIVE: ‘Come As You Are’ - Creative Writing & Spoken Word Workshops for young African women, in partnership with @chanyaculture. Led by @sukina_noor & @rakayaesime.
📅 7/28 Nov + 12 Dec | Kentish Town
✉️ Register: [email protected]
#FGM #SpokenWord
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We were pleased to welcome Naana Otoo-Oyortey, Executive Director of FORWARD, and Isha Abdulkadir, Youth Programme Officer, to our office for a meaningful conversation on advancing the rights and dignity of girls and young women.
Thank you, @FORWARDUK for reconnecting with us!
ALT Moments like these remind us of the value of shared experiences, continued learning, and collaboration in advancing the rights and dignity of girls and young women.
FGM is child abuse. It is illegal in the UK, and it is preventable.
If a girl is at immediate risk, call 999. For support and advice, contact FORWARD on 020 8960 4000 (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) or visit forwarduk.org.uk/i-need-help
#DayOfTheGirl #EndFGM
We're thrilled to share that Naana, our Executive Director has been selected to receive the Special Recognition Award at the Global Health Awards @healthiconaward🏆
A richly deserved recognition of her leadership advancing the health, rights and wellbeing of women and girls.
In August, FORWARD presented our findings on the state of FGM in the UK to the Home Office working group on FGM.
Ending FGM needs specialist organisations and affected communities at the table.
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Government launches national taskforce to tackle misogyny
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A National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny has been launched, focusing on prevention.
Tackling VAWG, including FGM and other harmful practices, means reaching every community and centring specialist 'by and for' organisations.
gov.uk/government/news/gover…
Celebrating Community Champions!
We’re proud to bring together passionate and inspiring Community Champions who are making a real difference in their communities. 💜
Registration link in our bio !
#FORWARD #CommunityChampions #CommunityLeadership #EndingFGM #FGM
FORWARD UK retweeted
This year @FORWARDUK we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our young women's leadership training with our 2026 cohort. Excited to be working with 18 young women & our partner @HomeGirlsUnite to build new feminist leaders. Truly grateful to @comicrelief & @TNLUK for their support.
FORWARD UK retweeted
I woke up with real positive energy from the @FORWARDUK Tuwezeshe leadership training. A fellow said "Am leaving this weekend feeling much more educated & aware of the issues facing women & girls. As well as feminism & so much to reflect on." Thanx to @HomeGirlsUnite & the team!
FORWARD was thrilled to join fellow members of the @faithandvawg at a parliamentary roundtable with @Jess4Lowestoft , Baroness Dr Sara Hyde & Dame @CommissionerDA to discuss the role of faith communities, a critical gap in the UK Government's #VAWG Strategy.
Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect. Read our latest statement on standing courageously for Justice, Dignity and Inclusion💜
👉🏾 forwarduk.org.uk/news-events…
#RefugeeWeek2026 #Courage
How to ensure FGM stays on the agenda❗️
On 29 April, the Home Office, Attorney General’s Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office convened the UK FGM Summit to strengthen action against #FGM
Read our reflections here: forwarduk.org.uk/news-events…
#VAWG
Leadership at All Levels Is Central to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls💫
In honor of African Child Day, @Naayosuwa, our Exec Director, wrote a blog on the young women's peer leadership network thriving in Freetown for @LeverforChange
👉🏽: leverforchange.org/article/b…
Apply to be a Mentor for the #Tuwezeshe Feminist Leadership Fellowship!
Calling those who:
- Have a genuine interest in mentoring & supporting young women
- Care about ending gender inequality
- Identify as an African, Black or minoritised woman
Apply: forms.gle/PXDcJW8icMFuKjZH7
