Tehrik-e-Niswan

Tehrik-e-Niswan (Urdu: تحریک نسواں) (The Women's Movement) is a women's organization in Pakistan. Tehrik-e-Niswan was formed in 1979^[1] in Karachi, Sindh by Sheema Kermani.^[2][3][4] Tehrik-e-Niswan was founded in 1979 to use the performing arts as a medium for giving Rights messages to working class women and the marginalized communities.^[5] Soon after its formation, in 1980, Zia-ul-Haq's regime, banned the dance performances, Tehrik used performances as a medium for spreading the message of peace, equality and harmony for women.^[6]

Tehrik's initial focus was on organizing seminars and workshops taking up women issues and now organizes cultural and creative activity like Theatre and Dance to convey its message.^[1] Tehrik e Niswan performed many political plays.^[7] It performed theatres in literary events,^[8] theatre festivals,^[9] conferences,^[10] shrines^[11] even hospitals.^[12][13] Tehrik organised dance festivals to promote peace in society.^[14][15][16]

Notable works

• Song of Mohenjodaro^[17]
• Kirchi Kirchi Karachi^[18]
• Manto Mera Dost and Jinnay Lahore Nahi Vekhiya^[19]

See also

• Women's Action Forum
• All Pakistan Women's Association
• Blue Veins
• Women's rights