Democratic Women's Association Explained

The Democratic Women's Association was a political organization led by Tahira Mazhar Ali in 1950. The organization was founded with the intention of including worker's rights with women's right in Pakistan. It was the first leftist organization in Pakistan that represented women's rights.[1]

It was a grassroots movement beginning its work in small neighborhoods and involved mobilization of women and workers.[2]

Leadership

Tahira Mazhar Ali was the founding General Secretary for the DWA.[3] This allowed for coalitions that helped her further her agenda in the national politics of Pakistan.

The political organization ran with the Communist Party of Pakistan (CPP).

Core Members

References

  1. Web site: Veteran leftist activist Tahira Ali laid to rest. 25 March 2015. www.aboardthedemocracytrain.com website (The Express Tribune newspaper). en-US. Nafisa Hoodbhoy. 11 September 2019.
  2. News: Tahira Mazhar Ali's death a profound loss to many. Jalil. Xari. 2015-03-24. DAWN.COM (newspaper). 11 September 2019. en.
  3. News: Tahira Mazhar Ali: Women's rights campaigner who was the mother of Tariq Ali and acted as mentor to Benazir Bhutto. 29 March 2015. The Independent (UK newspaper). 11 September 2019. en-GB.

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