Who We Are
Roj Women's Association is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Kurdish, Turkish, Cypriot Turkish, migrant, and refugee women in London.
Established in 2004 by a group of Kurdish women from Turkey, who saw the severe discrimination and disempowerment faced by women in their communities due to gender bias and ethnic minority invisibility.
Our gender-diverse approach caters to women and girls of all ages. We provide free advice, advocacy, wellbeing support, and counseling services in Turkish, Kurdish, and English.
Through partnerships, we assist disadvantaged women in accessing English language classes, education, training, and employment opportunities.
Our women-only services offer a holistic response to gender-based violence, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where women and girls receive the support they need, knowing they will be heard and believed.
Our Vision
At Roj Women's Association, our vision is a world where all women and girls can live their lives free from violence and discrimination.
Our Mission
At Roj Women's Association, our mission is to prevent violence against women and girls. We are dedicated to working with and for women, employing a holistic and empowering approach.
Our Values
At Roj Women's Association, our values reflect our history and have been developed in consultation with our staff, service users, and trustees. These values guide our work and shape our organisation:
Diverse & Inclusive: We embrace diversity and inclusivity, working with young girls and women from all walks of life, regardless of their background, status, or stories.
Accessible: We prioritise accessibility, ensuring that our services are easily accessible and safe for young girls and women.
Feminism & Intersectionality: We are dedicated to intersectional feminism. acknowledging how different forms of discrimination exacerbate gender inequality.
Empowerment-Based: We empower young girls and women to make their own choices and our activities focus on fostering resilience and equipping them with knowledge about their rights.
Ethics and Integrity: We operate with openness, honesty, accountability, and transparency.