The 15th International Conference on Women’s Health concluded on Thursday, 15 October 2026, in Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran. Held over two days under the theme “the Health of Working Women” the conference was organized by ICESCO Regional Office in Tehran, in partnership with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The event was held both in person and via videoconference, bringing together experts and specialists in sociology, psychology, health and workforce studies.

In a recorded address to the conference, Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of ICESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector, stressed that ensuring healthcare for women is essential to safeguarding their dignity and promoting well-being, particularly during crises and periods of social instability, when women and girls face growing barriers to accessing essential services.

Speaking via videoconference, Dr. Hassan El-Hajjami, Head of Social Transformations and Research Division within the Sector, presented ICESCO’s efforts to promote mental and physical health across the Islamic world as a key component of human development and stronger community resilience.

The conference sessions featured contributions from ICESCO Network of Experts in Social and Human Sciences. Dr. Sihem Mathlouthi, Professor at the Higher Institute of Human Sciences at the University of Tunis El Manar, examined the impact of multiple professional and family responsibilities on women’s mental health. Dr. Muslim Khassenov, Associate Professor of Law at Maqsut Narikbayev University in Kazakhstan, discussed the role of labor legislation in shaping women’s occupational health conditions in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.