13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

GENDER AND WOMEN’S
STUDIES 2026

“Transforming Systems and Attitudes to Enhance Gender Equality”

14-15 September 2026 | Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

GWS2026 - 13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

Join the 13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026 (GWS2026) hosted by Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia – Connect with leading academics, activists, and practitioners.  As the organizing platform for the 13th GWS2026, we bring together leading academics, activists, and practitioners to explore themes such as gender equality, intersectionality, gender-based violence, reproductive justice, climate justice, and digital gender futures. Join us in advancing critical dialogue, publishing cutting-edge research, and fostering global networks that drive systemic change in gender and women’s studies.

Co-hosted by the Deakin Network Against Gendered Violence, Unique Conferences Canada & International Center for Research and Development

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 13TH GWS2026

International Peer-reviewed Conference

Deakin University, Melbourne

Renowned Keynote Speakers

Indexed Proceedings & Publication Opportunities

Networking with Global Experts

LGBTQ++ Friendly Conference

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“Transforming Systems and Attitudes to Enhance Gender Equality”

The 13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026 invites academics, researchers, and professionals to contribute to the theme “Transforming Systems and Attitudes to Enhance Gender Equality.” We seek high-quality papers that critically examine structural inequalities, cultural practices, and innovative interventions for equity. GWS2026 conference provides an international forum for interdisciplinary dialogue and evidence-based scholarship. Together, we aim to generate transformative knowledge that informs policy, practice, and social change.  Read More >>

MAIN TRACKS

Gender-based Violence

Gender And Climate Justice

Gender And Artificial Intelligence

Gender, Media, And Representation

Care Economy And Unpaid Work

Limiting Gender-based Rights

Reproductive Justice And Health

Masculinities And Transformative Change

Disability And Intersectionality

Policy And Advocacy

IMPORTANT DATES TIMELINE

Abstract Submission Deadline

31 May 2026

Notification of Acceptance

7 days of submission

Early Bird Registration

30 March 2026

Conference Dates

September 14-15, 2026

VITAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Early Bird

30 March 2026

Standard

31 May 2026

Late

15 July 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstracts Submission Deadline

31 May 2026

Registration Deadline

15 July 2026

Paper Submission Deadline

30 August 2026

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Submit your paper

abstract@womenstudies.info

Registration matters

registericrd@gmail.com

EVIDENCE OF KNOWLEDGE CREATED

980
PAPERS PRESENTED
5
GLOBAL CITIES REACHED
170
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
515
UNIVERSITIES REPRESENTED

CONFERENCE SNAPSHOTS

Hosting Partner - 13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

HOSTING UNIVERSITY

Hosting Partner - 13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

HOSTING PARTNER

Indexing Partner -13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

INDEXING PARTNER

International Multidisciplinary Research Journal -13th International Conference on Gender and Women’s Studies 2026, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

JOURNAL PARTNER

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS