Counselling session
Counselling & Survivor Support
Crisis counselling, legal guidance and accompaniment to courts and police — the foundation of everything we do.
Learn moreFeminist. Secular. Fearless.
Every woman, heard & free.
One of India's oldest feminist organisations, working since 1985.
We work for gender equality, women's rights, education, leadership and economic independence — centring the struggles of Muslim women, rooted in dignity and solidarity across caste, class and religion.
40+
Years of grassroots feminist work
5,000+
Women & young people we aim to reach
15+
Programmes across counselling, education & law
1985
Founded after the Shah Bano judgment
Who we are
A support network that became a movement.
Our journey began in the wake of the historic Shah Bano case. Our founder, Shehnaaz Shaikh, challenged unilateral divorce in the Supreme Court after experiencing injustice herself — and with other women facing similar struggles, built the network that became Aawaaz-e-Niswaan.
Our Work
How change happens here.
Girls in a classroom
Education & Personality Development
Scholarships, return-to-school support and leadership training that build confident, active citizens.
Learn moreParalegal training
Paralegal Training & Advocacy
Community women trained to explain rights, support survivors and turn social issues into legal action.
Learn more"We envision a society where every woman lives with dignity, equality, freedom, and the confidence to make decisions about her own life." Our Vision
Through education, legal empowerment, community leadership and collective action, we create spaces where women are heard, respected, and empowered to lead change.
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From the community.
Parvaaz festival
Culture
Parvaaz — our annual cultural festival
Theatre, poetry, dance and storytelling where girls and women express themselves freely and inspire their communities.
16 Days of Activism
Campaign
16 Days of Activism
Every year we join the global campaign against gender-based violence through theatre, music, poetry and public events.
Sculpting Lives
Photography
Sculpting Lives
Survivors documented their own stories through photography, exhibited at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.
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Your support keeps women heard.
Donate, volunteer, or partner with us. Every contribution helps a woman access justice, education and the confidence to build an independent life.