Women's
Faith Forum
Amplifying, connecting, and driving change
Who We Are
Our Mission
The Women's Faith Forum is a group of six women from each of the major faiths who have been working together for three years to ensure the voices of women are better heard amongst policy makers. We are uniquely placed as mothers, daughters, carers, community builders and facilitators to come together, regardless of our political affiliations. Our aim is to work together for a better country for all, even as the world around us is in crisis.
Common Ground
The Women's Faith Forum does not focus on the differences between our faiths but instead on the common ground of faith and gender that we share and the roles we play in our communities. Our events aim to be inclusive and collaborative whilst modelling empathetic and compassionate behaviours.
Community Impact
Many societal challenges and harms particularly affect women, the solutions to them are often to be found through the work of the women and the people who are least heard are the women. This is amplified in the faith communities. We want more women's voices round the table and a greater focus on supporting communities.
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for our next event
Policy Papers
Academic publications and policy papers
Read on University of Birmingham
Worldwide, women and girls continue to face unfair barriers to equal access to education, jobs, and healthcare. To change this, we need a coordinated effort across society, not just reforming healthcare. Here we discuss key methods to achieve this.
Read on Communications Medicine
This publication explores how engagement can take place. It looks at the different roles and contributions of religious actors in addressing VAWG. It includes examples of how religious actors are already engaged in fighting VAWG and outlines some ideas for constructive cooperation.
Read on OSCE
In the Media
Articles, op-eds, interviews and podcasts featuring the Women's Faith Forum
Laura Marks reflects on Ramadan, rising tensions between communities, and why the Jewish instinct to turn inward risks losing the vital connections that build a stronger, more cohesive Britain.
Read on Jewish News
Chine continues the series 'On Religion' by bringing together her colleagues Jagbir Jhutti-Johal, Joy Madeiros and Laura Marks to talk about the Women's Faith Forum.
Read on Ratio Talks
Read on Labour List