Women Forward
Political party in South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Women Forward (WF) is a South African political party founded aimed at uplifting women and advocating for women's rights.
Women Forward | |
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President | Nana Ngobese |
Founded | 25 June 2008 (2008-06-25) |
Ideology | Feminism |
National Assembly seats | 0 / 400
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Provincial Legislatures | 0 / 430
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Website | |
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Initially formed to contest the 2009 South African General elections, the party grew and began running for elections itself.[1] Women Forward's membership spans women, men, and LGBTQI people.[2] Their mission is to "work towards a more inclusive world" for women.[3] Missions include eradicating gender-based violence, improve sex education as well as getting more women in positions of government.[4]
Women Forward has caused controversies surrounding its view on rapists as well as allegedly excluding sex workers on their platform.[5][6]
As of the 2019 South African general election, Women Forward has not won any seats in the National Assembly or Provincial Legislatures.[7]