All India Democratic Women's Association

It is an independent left oriented women's organisation committed to achieving democracy, equality and women's emancipation.

It was founded in 1981 as a national level mass organisation of women.

Its members are from all strata in society, regardless of class, caste and community. About two-thirds of the organization's strength is derived from poor rural and urban women.

It upholds secular values and challenges and resists cultural practices demeaning to women and believes that the emancipation of women in India requires fundamental systemic change.