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FORWARD - (Foundation of Women's Health Research and Development)

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. We provide specialist advice and support on domestic abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, and other harmful practices in a culturally appropriate, non-judgemental and safe environment. For over 30 years, we continue to speak to safeguard the rights and dignity of BME (black, minority and ethnic) women and girls, wherever they live and regardless of immigration status. If you, or your clients, need support or simply want someone to talk to, please contact us now or send us our referral form. We also welcome for you to share with us any additional support or that you can offer for referral. We’re also able to deliver training for professionals and community groups. 

Online or telephone support includes: 

- Advice for professionals 

- One-to-one emotional support and counselling services 

- Support in Arabic language 

- Referral to other specialist services (e.g. FGM clinics or legal advice, long-term counselling services) 

- Coffee Morning women’s group 

- Web-based chat with community peer educators 

Who to contact

Telephone
E-mail
forward@forwarduk.org.uk
Website
FORWARD

Where to go

Name
8 Scrubs Lane
Address
Suite 4.7/4.8 Chandlier Building
London
Postcode
NW10 6RB

Other Details

Availability

Referral required
Yes
Other notes

Langauge support fo Arabic Speakers