Islamabad to host OIC women's ministerial conference

Islamabad will host the ninth Ministerial Conference on Women of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on July 12 and 13, with delegations from member states beginning to arrive in the capital today.

The conference, themed "Socio-Economic and Political Empowerment of Women in the OIC Countries: Challenges and Way Forward," is being organised by the Ministry of Human Rights at the Jinnah Convention Centre.

The two-day meeting will bring together ministers responsible for women's and family affairs, senior government officials, representatives of OIC institutions, international organisations and development partners.

Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar will preside over the conference on behalf of Pakistan.

As the host and chair of the meeting, Pakistan will lead discussions with OIC member states aimed at promoting cooperation and building consensus on measures to advance the socio-economic and political empowerment of women across the Muslim world.

During the conference, delegates are expected to review progress made by member states, share experiences and best practices, and discuss practical steps to enhance women's participation in economic, social and political life.