Formed in Milan in November 1943, the initiative was spearheaded by the Italian Communist Party, as part their vision for a united front against fascism.
[1] The groups had a double objective: engaging in the struggle against the fascist regime while advocating the emancipation and empowerment of women.
Scholars attribute this geographic spread to the influence of local women's clothing, which fostered individual initiative and civic awareness.
[1] However, they quickly assumed leadership responsibilities in areas such as information dissemination, propaganda, issuing orders, and handling ammunition.
In 2016, a documentary film Nome di battaglia Donna (Battle name: Woman) directed by Daniele Segre was released.