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In an era shaped by rapid technological change and deep ecological uncertainty, faith is often pulled in two opposing directions. On one side, it is reduced to a private refuge—detached from public life and global challenges. On the other, it is mobilized as a rigid identity marker, reinforcing divisions rather than bridging them. Between these poles, the question becomes urgent: can faith still offer guidance for a world in flux? ICAS 2026 enters this tension with a distinctive proposition—that Islam, when understood as a living and progressive tradition, is not only compatible with modern challenges but capable of engaging them meaningfully. At the center of this proposition stands the role of Muslim women, whose lived realities oftenContinue Reading

In many global forums, inclusion has become a familiar promise. More women are invited, more diverse voices are represented, and panels appear increasingly balanced. Yet beneath this visible inclusivity lies a quieter question: who actually defines the terms of the conversation? Too often, participation does not automatically translate into authority. Women may be present, even vocal, but the frameworks, languages, and categories of knowledge remain shaped elsewhere. In such settings, speaking becomes an act of filling existing structures rather than transforming them. ICAS 2026 enters this terrain with a deeper challenge—not merely to include Muslim women, but to enable them to redefine the very architecture of discourse. From Representation to Epistemology The shift required is subtle butContinue Reading

There is a familiar pattern in global conferences. Ideas are exchanged, networks are formed, inspiration is sparked—and then, slowly, everything dissipates. The energy that once filled the room struggles to survive beyond closing remarks. What remains are proceedings, photographs, and perhaps a few collaborative emails that never quite materialize. ICAS 2026 stands at risk of repeating this pattern. But it also holds the possibility of disrupting it. The question, then, is not only how impactful the conversations will be during the conference, but whether those conversations can endure—taking root as a living movement rather than a temporary gathering. From Event to Ecosystem To move beyond the limitations of a one-time event, ICAS must be understood as partContinue Reading

We are living in a time when crises no longer arrive in isolation, but accumulate and reinforce one another. Climate change disrupts the rhythms of life, digital technologies accelerate and blur the boundaries of humanity, while social and religious polarization intensifies across regions. In such a moment, a fundamental question resurfaces: who holds the authority to imagine the future? The answers often point to states, markets, and global elites. Yet, quietly—often overlooked—another set of actors is at work within everyday spaces: women. From households to communities, from educational spaces to social movements, they are not merely surviving crises but actively shaping new ways of living. It is within this context that ICAS 2026 becomes significant—not as justContinue Reading

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. With gratitude, the organizing committee of The 2nd International Conference on ‘Aisyiyah Studies (ICAS) 2026 is pleased to announce the results of the abstract selection process, which has undergone rigorous academic and administrative review. Based on the evaluation, a number of abstracts have been successfully accepted and are eligible to proceed to the next stage of ICAS 2026. We warmly congratulate all authors whose abstracts have been accepted. The selected works demonstrate significant contributions to the development of ‘Aisyiyah studies, particularly in the areas of women’s leadership, Islamic thought, social transformation, health, economy, digitalization, and sustainability. For ease of identification and alphabetical arrangement of participants’ names, academic titles and degrees have been omitted inContinue Reading

Prof. Siti Syamsiyatun, Chair of the Research and Development Institute of ‘Aisyiyah (LPPA) of the Central Board of ‘Aisyiyah and one of the initiators of ICAS 2026, expresses great enthusiasm for the organization of the International Conference on ‘Aisyiyah Studies. She explains that LPPA PP ‘Aisyiyah is honored to host ICAS 2026 as a global academic forum dedicated to examining the intellectual, social, and historical contributions of ‘Aisyiyah. According to her, for more than a century ‘Aisyiyah has been actively transforming communities through education, healthcare, social advocacy, and women’s empowerment. However, she acknowledges that much of this transformative work has not yet been fully documented or discussed within international academic discourse. ICAS 2026 is therefore envisioned asContinue Reading