The concept of a Crimean Tatar magazine for women was promoted by leading intellectual and journalist leader Ismail Gasprinsky. Though issues corresponding to the women's community were occasionally brought up in Gasprinsky's popular Terciman, Gasprinsky felt that a magazine devoted specifically to women was necessary. As a result, Alem-i Nisvan was created, with Gasprinsky's daughter, Şefiqa Gaspıralı, serving as editor, and Gasprinsky serving as publisher.
