Honors and Legacy
Ra'ana is considered one of the greatest woman leader Pakistan as produced. In Pakistan, she is given titled as "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 Nation’s Human Rights Award in 1978. Her other many 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)
- Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (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 Adam’s Medal in 1950
- Woman of Achievement Medal 1950
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