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
WELCOME TO GWS2026
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.
We encourage submissions that critically engage with diverse topics, including (but not limited to):
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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
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GENDER AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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CARE ECONOMY AND UNPAID WORK
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GENDER AND CLIMATE JUSTICE
- GENDER, MEDIA, AND REPRESENTATION
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LIMITING GENDER-BASED RIGHTS
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REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE AND HEALTH
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MASCULINITIES AND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE
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DISABILITY AND INTERSECTIONALITY
- POLICY AND ADVOCACY
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstracts: Abstracts should be between 250-300 words and must include the title, author's name/s, affiliation/s, and corresponding author contact details.
- Panel Proposals: Panel proposals should include a 300-word description of the panel theme, along with one abstract that provides details of the individual papers (up to four papers per panel).
- Full Papers: Optional full papers should be between 4,000-6,000 words (excluding references).
Submission Link: [ https://womenstudies.info/application/ ]
Contact Information: For inquiries, registericrd@gmail.com
Download Call for Papers (https://womenstudies.info/call-for-papers/ )
Publication Opportunities: Selected papers will be considered for publication in a special issue of the International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, a peer-reviewed Canadian scholarly journal with DOI registration. (https://imrjournal.info/gws2024/ )
IMPORTANT DATES
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: On a rolling basis and the final notification by 15 May 2026
- Registration due date: 31 May 2026
- Late registration deadline: 15 July 2026
- Paper Submission Deadline: 30 August 2026
We are looking forward to welcoming you to GWS2026 at the Deakin University, Australia.
Dr. Prabhath Patabendi and Dr. Lata Satyen
Co-Chairpersons- GWS2026