The Portuguese Association of Women’s Studies [APEM] is a non-profit, scientific association, which aims at supporting, promoting and fostering Women’s Studies / Gender Studies / Feminist Studies in all areas of knowledge.

APEM is a national association which aggregates a significant number of experts and researchers from different academic and scientific institutions.

It was created in 1991 and its Statutes were published in Diário da República on 20/06/1991 [III série].

Membership is open to all individuals and organisations which are involved in Women’s Studies.