Welcome
The Middle Eastern Women & Society Organisation
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Need to know your rights?
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Distressed? Isolated?
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In an abusive relationship?
We Can Help
Helping Rebuild the Lives of Vulnerable Women
Services
Advice & Support
On issues such as Welfare & Benefits and on Domestic Abuse & Violence, all our advice and support is given in the strictest confidence.
Activities
FREE workshops to improve women's skills, their mental & physical wellbeing & empower them to lead the lives they want.
Covid Updates
In partnership with local health forums and the NHS, we will help debunk the myths.
Latest News
Celebrating our Momentous Achievements of 2021-22
Catch-up on all our latest news, views and events.
People we've helped
"I was in a terrible stage of my life. I thought I had lost not just my mind but also my children. I now have a network of friends and the good people from MEWSo. I asked for help before it was too late."
Zhala, Kurdish mother of three
"When the doctor told me about my illness my life collapsed. I thought nobody could understand me or what I was suffering and that I would never cope. But being with a befriender and having her visit me every week was like a gift."
Suna, a Turkish widow
Campaigns
Polygamy
Matters
Unlawful in the UK, we aim to discourage the cultural practice of polygamy.
One man, one wife at a time.
Ban
Hymenoplasty
We aim to raise awareness of the damage done by virginity tests and hymen repair surgery and dispel the myths.
Step Up
Migrant Women
We fight, alongside over 50 other organisations, for the Human Rights of migrant women.
LGBTQ+
Matters
We reject discrimination, inequality & exclusion in all its forms & encourage LGBTQ+ people to lead their best lives.