Tehrik-e-Niswan explained

Tehrik-e-Niswan (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|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 sociaty.[14] [15] [16]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Tehrik-e-Niswan: Passage to India. Qamar. Saadia. 3 July 2011. The Express Tribune. 9 December 2012.
  2. News: Sheema Kirmani raises voice for TikToker Ayesha's assault . 24 News HD . 20 August 2021 . en.
  3. News: The Song of Mohen-jo-Daro' presented at Alliance Francaise. Farooq. Asad. 9 January 2012. Daily Times (Pakistan). 9 December 2012.
  4. Web site: Women march for rights, gender parity – Social Track – People's right to wellness .
  5. Web site: 'I will dance and no one can stop me' says Sheema Kermani . MM News TV . 30 May 2020.
  6. News: A song for women . DAWN.COM . 10 March 2015 . en.
  7. Web site: Youlin . Magazine . Islamabad Literature Festival - Day I - - Youlin Magazine . www.youlinmagazine.com . en.
  8. News: Greater efforts sought to inculcate values of tolerance in society . Daily Times . 26 February 2018.
  9. News: Tehreek-e-Niswan organise two-day "Community Theater Festival" .
  10. News: Arts Council hosts 4th Women's Peace Table Conference . The Express Tribune . 28 October 2018 . en.
  11. News: Tehrik-e-Niswan plans Dhamaal, discussion to remember victims . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
  12. Web site: Kramer . Elizabeth . Exploring feminist issues in Pakistan through arts . The Courier-Journal.
  13. Web site: Kramer . Elizabeth . Pakistani artists, journalists give voice to issues government is reluctant to face . The Courier-Journal.
  14. Web site: Tehrik-e-Niswan . Peace Insight . en.
  15. News: Theatre festival puts gender issues on stage . The Express Tribune . 28 February 2022 . en.
  16. News: Tehreek-e-Niswan for raising voice to eliminate violence against women . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
  17. News: Yusuf . Huma . KARACHI: Dance drama enthrals audience . DAWN.COM . 30 April 2009 . en.
  18. News: Hasan . Shazia . Tehreek-i-Niswan plans Tlism festival to mark 35th anniversary . DAWN.COM . 3 March 2015 . en.
  19. News: Shabbir . Buraq . "It is very difficult for us to find sponsors" – Sheema Kirmani . www.thenews.com.pk . en.

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