The 2002 United Nations Vienna Civil Society Award
In recognition of her outstanding achievements and contribution to the global fight against drug abuse, crime and terrorism. The Award was conferred in Vienna on the 17th of December, 2002
Dr. Parveen Azam Khan, Founder and Chief Executive of Dost Foundation (Pakistan)) is a medical doctor who has experience that spans five decades. While she has diverse experience of working in the Government Health Department in Pakistan as a general practitioner in medicine and surgery, her most outstanding achievement is the establishment of Dost Foundation (Pakistan) in 1992. Dost Foundation (Pakistan) a not-for-profit NGO based in Peshawar, Pakistan, is recognized nationally and internationally for its specialized services for the most vulnerable and marginalized segments of society, in five thematic areas, namely: drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation; HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support; human rights protection; human resource development and community development. Dost Foundation (Pakistan) reaches out and heals these unfortunate human beings by providing them with services based on their Needs and Rights.
Dr Parveen Azam Khan
The 2002 United Nations Vienna Civil Society Award
In recognition of her outstanding achievements and contribution to the global fight against drug abuse, crime and terrorism. The Award was conferred in Vienna on the 17th of December, 2002
Nobel Peace Prize
Nominated for the "1000 Women Nobel Peace Prize 2005"
Nominated twice for The Prestigious Magsaysay Award.