the mission
Preserving the collective memory of feminist thought
Archival Preservation
Digitizing rare pamphlets, posters, and meeting minutes from the early days of WAF and labor movements to ensure history is never erased.
Radical Research
Providing access to published works and unpublished papers that challenge mainstream narratives of South Asian history and gender.
1983
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Women's Action Forum
Key role in the formation and growth of WAF in Lahore.
1988
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South Asian Dialogue
Initiating regional cross-border feminist solidarities.
1994
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Beijing Platform
Leading the Pakistani civil society delegation for the UN World Conference.
2002
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Peasant Movements
Extending feminist research into agrarian rights and labor struggles.
Archival Highlights
A window into the rare collections currently being digitized from our vault.
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- Audio
- Document
- Publication
- Visual
The Academic Arm
Institute of Women's Studies Lahore
Established as the first of its kind in Pakistan, IWSL provides a radical space for intellectual inquiry and feminist pedagogy. Our curriculum bridges the gap between grassroots activism and academic theory.
Post-Graduate Diploma
Comprehensive 1-year immersion in gender studies and social theory.
Short Courses
Modular sessions on labor rights, constitutional law, and media literacy.
"Feminism for us is not just a theory; it is a lived political practice. We must document our struggles, or they will be written out of history by those who seek to silence us."