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REGISTER NOW: KWISA Celebrates 16 Days of Activism

‘It is a tragedy that in the whole world, there is no place where women and girls are safe from violence, either at home or in public places’,-Professor Mukami McCrum 2010.

Join our global campaign to end violence against women and girls through education, challenging negative attitudes and changing mindsets. 

During 16 Days of Action, KWISA remembers and honours Rebecca Cheptegei, and all other women and girls who have been murdered, raped, sexually harassed, assaulted and abused and had their human rights violated anywhere in the world.

Rebecca was a Ugandan athlete, marathon runner, and former world champion in mountain running. On 1 September 2024, she was attacked doused in petrol and set on fire at her home in Kenya by her former partner. Rebecca was the fourth athlete in Kenya to country to have been killed under similar circumstances since 2021.

Do you know that:

  • A woman is killed every 10 minutes
  • Globally, an estimated 736 million women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence
  • 1 in 4 adolescent girls who have been in a relationship have already been physically, sexually, or psychologically abused by a partner.

Every year between 25 Nov and 10 Dec KWISA joins with activists across the world to remind people that violence against women is a scourge and a stain on families, communities and societies, and it requires urgent and concerted effort to end it.

  • Community Education Workshops By Us For Us
    We’re thrilled to wrap up a transformative November with the successful hosting of three online workshops under our Nothing About Us Without Us (NAUWU) initiative. This groundbreaking series, born from the community voices in the NAUWU Maternity report, empowers women of African heritage and their families by centering Black voices in maternal health conversations. By… Read more: Community Education Workshops By Us For Us
  • Join Our Board!
    Deadline to apply NOVEMBER 30TH 2025. Send your CV & Cover Letter to admin@kwisa.org.uk About KWISA KWISA is led by and for Women of African Heritage. Our mission is to advance the empowerment of women and girls of African heritage by dismantling structural barriers, fostering community, and creating opportunities for women and their families to… Read more: Join Our Board!
  • Women Voices in Film: Honouring Stories, Building Bridges
    At KWISA, we believe that storytelling is more than art—it is a powerful tool for transformation, healing, and connection. Our recent event, Women Voices in Film, held at North Edinburgh Arts, was a vibrant celebration of this belief, bringing together over 110 participants for an evening of shared experiences, cultural exchange, and creative expression. This gathering was made possible… Read more: Women Voices in Film: Honouring Stories, Building Bridges
  • Celebrating Our Launch: A Step Forward for Black Maternity Equity
    Last week, we marked a powerful and inspiring milestone as we celebrated the community launch of the NAUWU community voices report. We did this alongside an incredible group of Black mamas, third-sector organisations, and NHS Lothian. This gathering was more than just an event—it was a testament to the strength of our community, the urgency… Read more: Celebrating Our Launch: A Step Forward for Black Maternity Equity
  • Download Our NAUWU Report
    Women and babies of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland continue to experience significant disparities throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and after childbirth. This report highlights the maternity care experiences of women of African and Caribbean heritage in the Lothian region. It offers recommendations informed by collective lived and professional expertise to address these longstanding disparities