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.
[12][13] Tehrik organised dance festivals to promote peace in sociaty.