About KMEWO
Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation is a ‘led by and for’ Black and Minoritised women’s organisation with a focus on Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African (KMENA) women in London who are survivors of domestic abuse and harmful practices. Driven by the values of equality, empowerment and justice, we came together 26 years ago with an aim of providing holistic services, culturally competent and mother tongue accompanying survivors in their journey towards safety, recovery and rebuilding.
Stories from our survivors
The stories of survivors, the women who have benefited from our assistance and services, tell their stories, talk about how the Kurdish and Eastern Women's Organisation has provided assistance and services in solving their problems.
I Fled to Protect My Children
I’m a mother of two young British children, and I’m a survivor of long-term domestic abuse and honour-based violence. A friend who was worried about me referred me to KMEWO. At that time, I felt trapped — completely isolated from my family and community.
A Journey from Fear to Freedom
When I was brought to the UK on a spouse visa in 2016, I had already been forced into an arranged marriage abroad. I entered this country with hopes of building a safe life for myself and, eventually, my children—but that hope was quickly overshadowed by control, abuse, and isolation.
I Just Wanted Safety for Me and My Daughter
I came to the UK from the Middle East on a family reunion visa to join my husband, who has Indefinite Leave to Remain. We have a daughter together — she’s 7 years old. I hoped we would have a better life here. But from the moment I arrived, everything changed.
What we do
Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation is a ‘led by and for’ Black and Minoritised women’s organisation with a focus on Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African (KMENA) women in London who are survivors of domestic abuse and harmful practices.