produced. In Pakistan, she is given the title of "Mother of Pakistan", received in 1950. Ra'ana continues to be seen as a symbol of selfless service to the cause of humanity and uplift of women. In recognition of her lifelong struggle for women's rights, she was awarded the United Nations Human Rights Award in 1978. Her many other awards and medals include the Jane Adam's Medal in 1950, Woman of Achievement Medal 1950, Mother of Pakistan in 1950, Nishan-i-Imtiaz in 1959, Grand Cross of Orange Nassau in 1961 (the Netherlands), International Gimbel Award 1962, Woman of the World in 1965 chosen by the Turkish Women's Association, Ankara, and Vavaliera di Gran Croce in 1966 (Italy). United Nation's Human Rights Award (1978) honorary doctorate in Economics (1967) Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1 March 1966) Woman of the World, Turkish Women's Association (1965) Grand Cross of Orange Nassau (1961) Nishan-i-Imtiaz (1951) Mother of Pakistan in 1950 Jane Addams Medal in 1950 Woman of Achievement Medal 1950 Eponymous Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, Government College of Home Economics (RLAK CHE), Karachi – The economics research institutes of the Government College University established in the 1960s in her honour. Raana Liaquat Model Colony – a settlement in Karachi named after Ra'ana Liaqat Ali Khan. Awards and honours Government of Pakistan honoured her with the highest military honour Nishan-e-Imtiaz. Queen Juliana of the Netherlands conferred on her the Grand Cross of Orange–Nassau. Recipient of the International Gimbel Award for service to humanity (1962). United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights for her outstanding contribution to the promotion and protection of the human rights embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in other United Nations human rights instruments (1978). References External links Pictures of Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan's Visit to the USA A Short Biography Profile of Begum Ra'na Liaquat Ali Khan Spouses of prime ministers of Pakistan 1905 births 1990 deaths People from Almora Pakistani feminists Pakistani women economists Leaders of the Pakistan Movement Rana All India Muslim League members Converts to Islam from Christianity Muhajir people Kumaoni people Ambassadors of Pakistan to the Netherlands Ambassadors of Pakistan to Italy Ambassadors of Pakistan to Tunisia University of Lucknow alumni Pakistani female military officers Liaquat Ali Khan Military personnel from Karachi Politicians from Karachi Women in war 1900–1945 20th-century Pakistani economists Knights Grand Cross