9th OIC Women Ministerial Conference
Analysis based on 29 articles · First reported Jul 11, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The conference is unlikely to have a direct impact on financial markets. However, it may foster diplomatic ties and policy cooperation among OIC member states, potentially leading to long-term socio-economic benefits.
The 9th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women is being held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from July 12-13, 2026, under the theme 'Socio-economic and Political Empowerment of Women in the OIC Countries: Challenges and Way Forward.' Over 190 delegates from 57 OIC member states, including ministers, senior officials, and representatives of international organizations, are attending. Pakistan, hosting the conference, is set to assume the chairmanship of the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women for the next two years, succeeding Egypt. The conference aims to review the OIC Plan of Action for the Advancement of Women, exchange best practices, and issue an 'Islamabad Declaration.' Bilateral meetings and signing of MoUs are expected on the sidelines. Notable attendees include Saudi Arabia's Family Affairs Council Secretary General Dr. Maimoonah Khalil Alkhalil, Egypt's National Council for Women President Amal Ammar, and others. Pakistan's Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar chairs the conference, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to attend the main session. The event highlights Pakistan's commitment to women's empowerment despite its low ranking (148th out of 148) in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025.
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