Delegations from the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have begun arriving in Islamabad to participate in the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, being hosted by the Government of Pakistan on 12–13 July 2026 under the auspices of the Ministry of Human Rights.
Delegations Arrive in Islamabad for the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women
ISLAMABAD, Jul 11 (APP): Delegations from the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have begun arriving in Islamabad to participate in the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, being hosted by the Government of Pakistan on 12–13 July 2026 under the auspices of the Ministry of Human Rights.
The Conference, being held under the theme “Socio-Economic and Political Empowerment of Women in the OIC Countries: Challenges and Way Forward,” will bring together Ministers responsible for women and family affairs, senior government officials, representatives of OIC institutions, international organizations and development partners to deliberate on advancing the socio-economic and political empowerment of women across the OIC Member States.
The visiting delegations were warmly received at Islamabad International Airport by Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, Ms. Saba Sadiq, Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights, and Ms. Farah Naz Akbar, Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Human Rights, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government representatives.
Pakistan is honoured to host this important Ministerial Conference, reflecting its steadfast commitment to the objectives of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and to strengthening cooperation among Member States in advancing the rights, dignity and empowerment of women. During the Conference, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights, will assume the Chair of the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women on behalf of Pakistan. As Chair, Pakistan will lead the Conference proceedings and work closely with OIC Member States to foster dialogue, build consensus and advance collective efforts towards the empowerment of women across the Muslim world.
Over the next two days, participating delegations will engage in high-level discussions to review progress, exchange experiences and best practices, and identify practical pathways for enhancing the socio-economic and political empowerment of women across the OIC Member States.
The Government and the people of Pakistan extend a warm welcome to all distinguished delegates and wish them a productive Conference and a pleasant stay in Islamabad.
