Shirkat Gah


Shirkat Gah women's resource centre, is a women's rights organization in Pakistan which focuses on research, publications and advocacy on women's issues.

History

Shirkat Gah was established in 1975 by Najma Sadeque with a group of 7 like-minded women. Shirkat Gah was established as a resource and publication center for women to promote their economic and social development and to carry out research and awareness related activities.
In the beginning, Shirkat Gah helped working women by starting women's hostel and day-care centers. Women members of Shirkat Gah played key role in the formation of Women's [Action Forum] in 1981 along with members of other women's organizations such as Simorgh, Aurat Foundation, Applied Socio-Economic Resource Center and Society for Advancement of Education.

Works

Shirkat Gah has conducted research and organized policy dialogues on various issues related to women such as abortion, child marriage, impact of COVID-19 on women domestic violence.

Notable Members