Women Forward

Women Forward
PresidentNana Ngobese
Founded25 June 2008 (2008-06-25)
IdeologyFeminism
National Assembly seats
0 / 400
Provincial Legislatures
0 / 430
Website
wf.org.za

Women Forward (WF) is a South African political party founded aimed at uplifting women and advocating for women's rights.

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]

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  3. ^ "About Us – Women Forward". Retrieved 12 May 2020.
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  7. ^ "National Assembly Election Results".