KAFA'AH: Journal of Gender Studies (p-ISSN 2356-0894 and e-ISSN 2356-0630) is an open access and peer reviewed journal published by the Center for Gender and Child Studies (PSGA), State Islamic University of Imam Bonjol Padang. The name kafa'ah was taken from Arabic which means equality and its use is expected to transform balanced relations between men and women in accordance with the journal's position which can be utilized by anyone regardless of gender. This journal was initiated as a means to publish research and scientific results specializing in the study of gender and its relationship with social, cultural and religious matters.

Kafa'ah is published periodically 2 (two) times a year, namely January-June and July-December Kafa'ah: Journal of Gender Studies has been indexed DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journal), Sinta (Science and Technology Index), Moraref (Ministry of Religious Affairs Reference), Google Scholar, Garuda (Garda Rujukan Digital), Mendeley, Dimensions