Overview
Nistawi Women is committed to ending Female Genital Mutilation and combating violence against women and girls, particularly from African and Caribbean communities. We provide accessible services, specialised expertise, and devoted resources to support and uplift our communities.
Our mission is to tackle gender injustice through programs designed to empower women and girls to assert their rights, address violence, and break cycles of poverty. We advocate equality and fairness, giving a voice to the voiceless and empowering leadership and change-making within our communities.
Our Aims:
Tackle female genital mutilation and violence against women and girls
Challenge racial and gender inequality by empowering women and girls
Provide community information and enhance participation and engagement
Support individuals into education and employment
Improve health and wellbeing
Our services:
FGM workshop programs
Training and advocacy
Community engagement workshops and events
Counselling, health education and advocacy
Ambassador programmes
Podcasts
Resources for refugees and asylum seekers
National Databank hub
Mental health support