Association of Women for Awareness and Motivation (AWAM) is an independent, voluntary, non-government organization, which was established in August 2006 and subsequently was registered on 30th October 2007, under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860), with its main office in Faisalabad. The organization was formed by a group of women’s rights activists with shared vision towards building a just and peaceful society free of any kind of discrimination and violence based on gender, disability, class and faith.

The purpose behind launching the association was to initiate struggle for the elimination of political, legal, cultural and bureaucratic barriers hindering empowerment and human rights of women, and for the creation of a society where women and men are recognized as equals, with the right to lead their lives with self-respect and dignity, and play a full and equal role in society.

AWAM is working for the promotion and protection of human rights of women particularly women with disabilities and women workers. The main aims of the association include; promoting education on human rights, peace, democracy, gender, disability and labour issues among the people, mobilizing public opinion, collecting information and exchanging knowledge and experience with other likeminded organizations activated in the field of protecting, promoting and advocating the rights of marginalized groups.

AWAM believes that rights cannot be availed unless the awareness is extended and voice against discrimination, injustice and inequality is raised. Therefore, the association adopts different strategies including; awareness-raising, advocacy, capacity development, community mobilization, legal aid, coalitions building and monitoring implementation of national laws and policies in order to address issues of concern for women, and influence attitudes, behaviours, practices, policies and legislation.

Project Implemented

Community Education for Women’s Rights (CEWR)
Community Education for Defense of Working Women’s Rights (CEDWR)
Mainstreaming the Rights of Women with Disabilities (WWDs)
Advocacy for the Protection of the Rights of Women with Disabilities
Campaign for Safeguarding Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Leadership Training Program for Women with Disabilities (WWDs)
Democratic Education for Women (DEW)
Legal Aid for Women Victims of Violence
Publication for Public Sensitization and Education (PPSE)