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 sociaty.[14][15][16]

Notable works

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

See also

References

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