Letter from Sarla Markandya to Miss Fatima Jinnah

Sub title : Request for literature and suggestions on women's emancipation in Pakistan

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Sarla Markandya | Uganda Council of Women

Date of publication: 1960

Language: English

Page: 2 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29426

Keyword: Sarla Markandya -- Fatima Jinnah -- Women's Emancipation -- Pakistan -- Literature -- Request -- Correspondence | Sarla Markandya -- Fatima Jinnah -- Women's Rights -- Pakistan -- Suggestions -- Correspondence | Pakistan -- Women -- Emancipation -- Correspondence | Pakistan -- Women -- Rights -- Literature -- Correspondence | Correspondence -- Fatima Jinnah -- Sarla Markandya

Abstract: Sarla Markandya, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on the Status of Asian Women under the Uganda Council of Women, writes to Miss Fatima Jinnah on July 15, 1960, from Kampala, Uganda. She explains that the Sub-Committee was formed to look into the legal and social status of Asian women in Uganda, noting that Hindu women lack legal status while Muslim women have better status but need reforms similar to those in Pakistan. Markandya seeks Miss Jinnah's advice on tackling these issues without creating ill will, and requests literature on the work done in Pakistan to emancipate women, expressing hope that her wise suggestions will help educate public opinion.

Description: This document is a letter from Sarla Markandya, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on the Status of Asian Women, dated July 15, 1960, from P.O. Box 43, Kampala, Uganda, addressed to Miss Fatima Jinnah. Markandya explains that the Sub-Committee, formed under the Uganda Council of Women, is studying the legal and social status of Asian women in Uganda, noting the unsatisfactory conditions and the need for reforms along the lines of those passed in Pakistan. She seeks Miss Jinnah's advice on tackling the subject without creating ill will, requests literature on women's emancipation in Pakistan, and asks for her good wishes and blessings. The letter is signed "Sarla Markandya" with handwritten additions reading "with kind regards, Yours Faithfully" and "Chairman, Sub Committee Status of Asian Women." SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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