One of the founding members and a current board member of the Citizens Archive of Pakistan, Minal Rahimtoola speaks to Newsline about the permanent photography exhibition New Nation, New Freedom and New Responsibilities
Tell us about the event that your grandmother’s story is part of.
The New Nation, New Freedom and New Responsibilities photography exhibition will have images of women who played a key role in the early decades of Pakistan. These women were the first fighters for women’s rights. They were mothers, wives, doctors, social workers, lawyers and professionals who helped start schools, health clinics, vocational training centres, and raise funds for the new nation and its people. These women were the backbone of our fledgling nation who helped Pakistan establish itself.
Can you also elaborate on the life of Zubeida Rahimtoola, your grandmother?
My grandmother Zubeida Rahimtoola devoted her life to the cause of her country.
via Women Revolutionaries at Shanaakht | Arts & Culture | Newsline.
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