13th International Conference on Gender and Women's Studies 2026
"Navigating Gender, Equity, and Empowerment in a Changing World"
WELCOME TO GWS2026
The Organizing Committee of the 12th International Conference on Gender and Women's Studies 2025 invites submissions of papers and panel proposals for the upcoming conference. This year’s theme, "Gender, Equity, and Empowerment in a Changing World," aims to explore the evolving landscapes of gender and women's studies in response to the rapidly changing global environment. We welcome contributions that address challenges, opportunities, and innovative practices in advancing gender equity and empowerment across diverse contexts.
In a world where gender roles and identities continue to evolve, this conference seeks to explore the multifaceted dimensions of gender and women's studies. We encourage submissions that critically engage with diverse topics, including (but not limited to):
- GENDER AND TECHNOLOGY
- FEMINIST THEORIES AND PRACTICES
- INTERSECTIONALITY AND INCLUSION
- GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER EQUITY
- WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
- GENDER IN EDUCATION
- GENDER, MEDIA, AND REPRESENTATION
- ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
- GENDER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
- POLICY AND ADVOCACY
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
This invitation is for you to submit an abstract along with the application. The categories of the abstracts accepted for presentation at the GWS2026 are, but not limited to, original research papers, published articles, Dissertations/PhD thesis, Works in progress, Research abstracts, Project proposals, Case studies and reports on current issues aligned with the conference theme etc
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstracts: Abstracts should be between 250-300 words and must include the title, author's name, affiliation, and contact details.
- Full Papers: Full papers should be between 4,000-6,000 words (excluding references).
- Panel Proposals: Panel proposals should include a 300-word description of the panel theme, along with abstracts of individual papers (up to four papers per panel).
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: Within 5 days
Submission Link: [ https://womenstudies.info/application/ ]
Contact Information: For inquiries, registericrd@gmail.com
Publication Opportunities: Selected papers will be considered for publication in a special issue of the International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, a Canadian online scholarly journal.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: Within 5 working days
- Late registration deadline: 30 May 2026
- Paper Submission Deadline : 15 June 2026
We are looking forward to welcoming you to GWS2026
Dr. Prabhath Patabendi
Convener GWS2026