All Pakistan Women's Association - APWA
The All Pakistan Women's Association, or APWA, as it is commonly
known, is a non-profit and non-political Pakistani organization
whose fundamental aim is the furtherance of the moral, social
and economic welfare of the women of Pakistan.
It was founded in 1949 by Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, a
famous activist for women’s rights, who said that the
role of women is no less important than that of men.
APWA has been a very active organization since its founding,
with branches in 56 districts across Pakistan, and even in rural
and urban fringe areas. It celebrates major events such as International
Women's Day, UN Day and UNICEF Day annually, and is a charity
organization which relies on donations to fund its work.
APWA received the UNESCO Adult Literacy Prize in 1974 and later
the Peace Messenger Certificate in 1987.
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