VISION
ACWO envisions an ASEAN Community having strong networks of women’s organisations with varying cultural, religious, traditional, and historical contexts that distinguish the ASEAN region; cooperating together in friendship, sincerity, harmony, mutual respect, and trust; contributing meaningfully to gender equality, the advancement of ASEAN societies and the regional integration process
MISSION
To coordinate and act as a confederation for national women organizations of the ASEAN member countries in order
To secure all such reforms as are necessary to give full meaning to equality in human rights, status and opportunities
To urge the women of the ASEAN’s member countries to realize and accept their responsibilities in the exercise of their rights and influence in public and private life to ensure respect for human dignity without distinction as to sex, race, creed or status
To promote co-operation, peace and understanding, and increase mutual support among women through international contacts
To participate and cooperate in constructive efforts for national and regional development
To serve and act as a resource center for the gathering and dissemination of information, news, and other materials relevant to the objectives of the ACWO.
To carry out studies, research, and training programmes relating to women, children, and the family in the ASEAN region.
To provide a forum for exchange and discussion on issues relating to the advancement of women in all fields and the welfare of the ASEAN region especially where it relates to women, children, and the family.
To strengthen co-operation with the UN and other related international and regional organizations and agencies