OIC women’s conference reaffirmed commitment to women’s empowerment: Federal Minister for Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar

Federal Minister for Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar on Monday said the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women reflected the collective commitment of OIC member states to advancing the rights and empowerment of women

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Jul, 2026) Federal Minister for Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar on Monday said the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women reflected the collective commitment of OIC member states to advancing the rights and empowerment of women.

Addressing the closing session of the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad, he said it was a privilege for Pakistan to host the important gathering.

He said around 125 distinguished delegates from OIC member states, observer states, and institutions participated in the conference.

Tarar said the delegates' active engagement and valuable contributions enriched the discussions and demonstrated a shared resolve to promote the socio-economic and political empowerment of women across the Muslim world.

He said Islamabad had served as a platform for meaningful dialogue, mutual learning, and collective action, adding that the conference reaffirmed the importance of placing women at the centre of policymaking and decision-making.

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The minister appreciated the strong participation and leadership of women throughout the conference, saying their expertise and commitment had strengthened the deliberations and reinforced the need for greater inclusion of women in public life.

Tarar expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Human Rights, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their efforts in successfully organising the conference.

He also commended the event management team for its dedication and hard work over several weeks.

Tarar further thanked the OIC General Secretariat, the Women Development Organisation, the Women Consultative Council, partner organisations, experts, and all participating delegations for their constructive engagement and valuable contributions.