AFN recognizes the social and economic role women play in Pakistan . It comprehends the necessity of their participation along with men as “Agents of change” so that equitable, sustainable and participatory development can be achieved. It understands the cultural, economic, social and institutional barriers that restrict women’s participation and is committed to reducing these barriers, promoting a change of attitudes among men and women and gender equity in development process.

AFN recognizes that its overarching goal is to achieve equitable sustainable development with the involvement of both men and women as decision makers. As well as its long established aim to empower the disadvantaged in society and to transform unequal social relations meant a focused approach to the problems of one of the most disadvantaged groups-women.