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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.
2 movementsWar, peace and memory ×India ×1948 to 1989 ×
1984 onwardStill going
Founded in Kohima, the association works for peace in Nagaland, mediating between armed groups and the state and campaigning against drug and alcohol abuse. It has also pressed for women's representation in local…
1970s onwardStill going
The 'torch bearers' of Manipur: Meitei women who patrol their neighbourhoods at night with lit torches. Begun against alcoholism and drug abuse, they became a leading force against human rights abuses by security forces…
