Movement archive

Short histories of 65 feminist movements, India and South Asia first. Each has a timeline, links to read more elsewhere, and books from our shelf where we have them. These are starting points, not the last word: tell us what is missing through the complaints box or a discussion thread.

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1981 onwardStill going

Women's Action Forum

Formed in Karachi against General Zia-ul-Haq's Islamisation laws, especially the Hudood Ordinances and a law of evidence that halved the worth of women's testimony. On 12 February 1983 women marching in Lahore were…

Law and rights

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2018 onwardStill going

Aurat March

Annual marches on 8 March in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and other cities, known for bold placards such as 'Mera Jism Meri Marzi' (my body, my choice). Organisers face court petitions, bans and threats every year.

Violence and safety Law and rights Bodies and choice

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