Khawar Mumtaz (born 29 June 1945) is a Pakistani women's rights activist, feminist author and university professor.

[3] A sense of fairness and sensitivity to discrimination created the spirit and sew the seeds of activism in her, and she became politically aware during the agitation against General Ayub Khan in the late 1960s.

[6] By 1977, a series of repressive laws were enacted, including one that called for the stoning of women accused of adultery to death.

[11] Her work spans from capacity building of community-based organizations to research, analysis and evidence-based advocacy with policymakers.

[20] Over the course of her career, she has assumed diverse responsibilities and has got experience serving in universities, organizations, and human rights institutions.