Pakistani woman born in Kashmir Farhat Asif receives UN peace award

Pakistani woman born in Kashmir Farhat Asif receives UN peace award

ISLAMABAD - Pakistani woman born in Kashmir, Farhat Asif received N-Peace Award of the United Nations Development Program.

The award was given to her at a ceremony held in Bangkok Thailand.

Through her Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies and Centre for Women Peace and Security, Farhat ensures women's participation in different Pakistani social, political and economic aspects.

The N-Peace awards recognize peace builders' efforts for women at the grassroots level.

This year, eleven winners under three categories were recognized from seven participating countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Myanmar, Nepal, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.