Hilda Saeed

Hilda Saeed was a Pakistani women's rights activist, journalist, and scientist who became a foundational figure in the country's feminist movement. For nearly five decades, she was at the forefront of the struggle for social justice in Pakistan, most notably as a co-founder of the Women's Action Forum (WAF) and the longtime chairperson of the Shirkat Gah Women's Resource Centre. Her work was characterized by a multi-pronged approach that combined street-level protest against discriminatory laws with the strategic building of institutions dedicated to women's health, legal aid, and political empowerment.