Middle Eastern Women and Society Organisation

Who we are

The Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation (MEWSo) supports Middle Eastern, North African and Asian women in London to rebuild their lives. MEWSo was founded in 2010 and is based in Finsbury Park, Islington with a satellite office in Church Street, Westminster.

Our Vision

MEWSo’s vision is of a society where every woman lives in safety with equal rights and equal opportunities and in which diversity is considered an element of strength and not of division.

Our Mission

MEWSo’s mission is to support and empower BME women in London to rebuild their lives. Our mission is to work to prevent and end violence and abuse against women as well as providing services to meet the needs of survivors. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse. Our mission is to promote and facilitate equality, integration, community cohesion and cross-cultural understanding. 

Our Values

MEWSo is built on the values of:

• Solidarity – we stand in unity with all women to defend women from discrimination, inequality and exclusion.

• Social Justice – we fight for fair and just relations between the individual and society.

• Secularism – we act in separation to any religious views or beliefs.

• Equality and diversity – valuing difference and treating everyone with respect.

• Collaboration – working in collaboration with other agencies to develop a community wide response to depend women’s rights.

• User-led and run by and for BME women.