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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF ORGANIZATION
Name		Title / Function
Begum Daulat A. Hidayatullah		President
Ms. Gool K. Minwalla		Senior Vice President
Begum Masudah Jawad		Executive Vice President
Ms. Yasmin Dastur		Secretary General

The All Pakistan Women's Association (APWA) is a non-profit and non-political organization whose fundamental aim is to see the furtherance of the moral, social and economic welfare of the women and children of Pakistan.

APWA was founded by Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan in 1949, a leading activist for women’s rights, who stated that the role of women in the welfare of society is no less important than that of men. The current President of the organization is Begum Daulat A. Hidayatullah

Since its foundation, APWA has been a very active organization, with branches in 56 districts, as well as fringe urban and rural branches across Pakistan. It celebrates major events such as International Women's Day, UN Day and UNICEF Day, and relies on donors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists to fund its work.

APWA was awarded the UNESCO Adult Literacy Prize in 1974 and later the Peace Messenger Certificate in 1987.

OTHER INFORMATION
Country/City where the NGO is Registered		Pakistan, Karachi
Year of foundation		1949
Year of registration with National Authorities
Year of registration with DPI		1952
Headquarters’ mailing address		67B Garden Road Karachi, 74400 Pakistan
Telephone (Country & area code) (Number)		92 - 21 7212991
Telefax (Country & area code) (Number)		92 - 21 7221965
Email		apwa@pienet.net
Representative at United Nations:
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Areas of activity:		Women , Youth
Scope of organization		National
Number of members reportedly registered with organization		Individual members Organizations
Main funding sources for organization’s activities		Fund-raising activities, Voluntary contributions
Publications by organization		Pamphlets - Occasionally