South African women have played an important role in the resistance against the violation of human rights in South Africa from the 1950s to the 1960s. During this period, South African women became increasingly active in both non-violent and militant protests against the oppressive apartheid regime. Notable examples include the Women's March in 1956 which was led by several prominent female activists, the formation of the Federation of South African Women in 1954 which focused on the struggle for gender equality and the rights of women, and the formation of the Black Sash in 1955 which used direct action and civil disobedience to oppose the Apartheid government’s discriminatory policies. South African women also formed their own organizations and networks to fight for human rights and social justice. Their actions showed the world what could be achieved when women work together to oppose injustice.