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 (journalist, human rights activist, environmental writer) 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 (ASR) and Society for Advancement of Education (SAHE).

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

 * Zohra Yusuf (joined in 1978)
 * Farida Shaheed
 * Hilda Saeed
 * Aisha Gazdar
 * Fauzia Viqar.