Calling all advocates for change! KWISA (Women of African Descent in Scotland) invites you to our official hybrid parallel event at the CSW68 NGO Forum to mark the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 68th Session. Tickets from Eventbrite here
The Get Together, A Young Women’s Gathering is a space for young women of African descent to come together, socialise, and discuss issues that affect them. This event will serve as a casual welcome and use this opportunity to talk about what you would like to see and do at the Young Women’s Gathering. This […]
Register now on Eventbrite Unite, Learn, Act! Join us on Dec 4, 2024, at 6 pm for a global online seminar to end violence against women, in memory of Rebecca Cheptegei
KWISA, in partnership with the NHS Lothian Maternity Voices Partnership, proudly announces the long-awaited launch of our community voices report on 9 December 2024. We present the findings of our extensive listening exercise and recommendations on addressing maternal and newborn disparities for women of African and Caribbean heritage. The report will be available to download […]
KWISA is honored to host FiveXMore as our special guests at 2 separate events on Monday 3rd March 2025 “Black Mamas, Bold Voices” – a special Brunch & Masterclass in Black Maternal Health Advocacy, from 11AM- 1PM Community Launch of the “Nothing About Us Without Us” (NAUWU) Community Voices Report from 2-4PM 🌍 Why This […]
KWISA in collaboration with Heriot Watt University and Project Esperanza present Women’s Voices in Film: The Power of Storytelling. Join us on Friday 12 September 2025 at North Edinburgh Arts for a vibrant FREE evening celebrating Black women’s voices through film, music, and community. Experience powerful short films (Qhawekazi and Chosi Ngantsomi), insightful panel discussions, African food, women-led vendor stalls, […]
Register now on Eventbrite :FREE TICKETS HERE Thinking about starting—or growing—your family? This empowering masterclass is made for Black women, by Black women, offering culturally-centered guidance to help you step into pre-pregnancy with confidence, clarity, and care. 💛 Led by Dr Florence Fankam, Consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist and infertility expert at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh […]
Register on Eventbrite now: FREE spaces Join us for an empowering and informative session exploring pain relief options during labour, tailored for Black birthing people and their communities. Led by two anaesthetic doctors Dr Krithi Ravi & Dr Julie Baruah-Young, members of the NAUWU collective. This event will demystify both medical and non-medical pain management […]
Register on Eventbrite: FREE Spaces Fibroids and endometriosis affect millions—but for too long, Black women’s experiences have been overlooked, under-researched, and under-supported. This masterclass is about changing that. Led by two obstetrics & gynaecology doctors Dr Isioma Okolo & Dr Emem Usoro, members of the NAUWU collective. This session will explore how fibroids and endometriosis […]