The 12th World Conference on Women's Studies 2026 (WCWS 2026)
28th to 30th May 2026
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Theme: 'The Power of Dialogue: Abolishing the Conditions of Voicelessness'
Overview
Reimagining the World Through Women's Perspectives
For over 11 remarkable years, the World Conference on Women's Studies (WCWS) has stood as a global movement of empowerment, knowledge, and transformation. Rooted in the belief that women's voices have the power to reshape the world, WCWS has evolved into a dynamic hub where academia meets activism, and where research inspires real-world change.
This premier international platform brings together scholars, gender specialists, educators, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates who share a common vision - to advance gender equality, women's leadership, and empowerment across all spheres of life.
At WCWS 2026, participants will engage in deep and meaningful conversations surrounding women's rights, power, identity, and social inclusion, fostering dialogue that drives inclusive and sustainable change worldwide.
Why should you join WCWS 2026?
- 11+ years driving global dialogue on women's empowerment
- 120+ countries represented by voices championing women's rights
- 350+ institutions collaborating to advance feminist research and advocacy
- 3000+ professionals uniting to shape inclusive and equitable futures
Be part of the movement for change, empowerment, and equality.
Key Features of WCWS 2026:
- Multidisciplinary Presentations
- Workshops and Policy Discussions
- Networking Opportunities
- Publication Opportunities
- Awards of Excellence
*Abstract Submission Deadline Extended!
The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), in collaboration with the hosting, academic, and media partners of WCWS 2026, cordially invites you and your colleagues to submit abstracts of original research papers for the 12th World Conference on Women's Studies 2026.
*Good news! The abstract submission deadline has been extended, giving you more time to prepare and submit your work and be part of this prestigious global forum.
Don't miss this extended opportunity to share your research, connect with global experts, and contribute to shaping the future of women's studies.
Conference Tracks:
Rights, freedoms, and politics
Masculinities reimagined
Justice: climate, gender, ecological, economic
Educational systems
Women in politics and public administration
Women, spirituality and religion
Equity and work-life balance
Abstract Submission Deadline: 27th JANUARY 2026
Submit your abstract to:
OR use the submission online portal: https://womenstudies.tiikm.com/call-for-papers/
Register as an attendee/listener at: https://womenstudies.tiikm.com/join-as-attendee/#register-here
Visit our official website: https://womenstudies.tiikm.com/.
Conference Chair and Committee
Conference Chair
PROF. Diana J. Fox
Professor and Chair
Anthropology Department
Bridgewater State University
USA
Plenary and Keynote Speakers
Dr. Nyla Ali Khan
Keynote Speaker
Oklahoma City Community College
USA
Dr. Tobe Levin von Gleichen
Plenary Speaker
Associate, Hutchins Center for African and African American Research
Harvard University,
USA
Prof. Karen Carpenter
Plenary Speaker
Professor of Gender, Sexuality and Psychology
University of the West Indies, Mona
Jamaica
Prof. Indrani Margolin
Plenary Speaker
Professor in Social Work
The Graduate Faculty in Women's and Gender Studies
University of Northern British Columbia
Canada
Dr. Neziswa Titi
Plenary Speaker
University of Cape Town
South Africa
Dr. Fiona MacDonald
Plenary Speaker
Associate Professor
Co-Chair, International Studies Graduate Program
University of Northern British Columbia
Canada
Dr. Mariame Racine Sow
Plenary Speaker
Managing Director of FORWARD for Women
Germany
Dr. Ni Luh Nyoman Seri Malini
Workshop Speaker
Faculty of Humanities
Udayana University
Indonesia
Steering Committee members
Prof. Darlene Ajeet Miller
Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs
The University of South Africa (UNISA)
South Africa
Dr. Shazia Malik
Centre for Women's Studies and Research
University of Kashmir
India
Dr. Dalea Bean
Head of the Mona Unit
Institute of Gender and Development Studies
Regional Coordinating Office
The University of the West Indies
Jamaicinity of the West Indies
Jamaica
Partnerships that Drive Our Conference Success
HOSTING PARTNERS
Bridgewater State University
The Institute of Gender and Development Studies, The University of the West Indies, Jamaica
STRATEGIC PARTNER
Women's Education for Advancement and Empowerment (WEAVE) Foundation, Thailand
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Northwest Samar State University, Philippines
Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines
Fenerbahce University, Turkey
Kwame Nkrumah University, Zambia
Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), Philippines
Centre for Gender Equity and Equality General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Department of Social Work and Criminology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Pretoria, South Africa
WCWS 2026 provides you with the following FREE Publication Opportunities
*No Submission or Publication Charges for Supporting Journals
PUBLISH HELP
A breakthrough free TIIKM project to make your research publication possible.
Preliminary reviews for your full paper with the world-class publication steering committee before the conference.
One of the major issues faced by novice researchers/authors in the present is the lack of perspectives to improve writing for academic publications. "PUBLISHelp" is introduced by TIIKM to help authors develop their full papers before the conference. Once the request is made, a steering committee member will be assigned to provide the author with developmental comments to improve the full paper. Our main goal is to assist our conference participants in keeping one step ahead to improve their valuable research papers.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication
Featured Special Issues
- Gender in Management: https://www.emerald.com/gm
- Gender, Work and Organization: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14680432
- Indian Journal of Gender Studies: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/ijg
- Journal of International Women's Studies: https://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/
- African Journal of Reproductive Health: https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/index
Esteemed Regular Issues
- Gender and Society: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/gas
- Violence and Gender: https://home.liebertpub.com/publications/violence-and-gender/620/overview
- Gender and Society: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/gas
- Women's Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/gwst20
- Multidisciplinary Reviews: https://malque.pub/ojs/index.php/mr/index
The author instructions and submission guidelines for your desired journals will be sent to you separately.
All peer-reviewed journals are subject to the double-blind peer-review process. The decision on publication will depend on the peer-review process. Participants are advised to read the journal's scope and aim before deciding on a suitable journal. We follow universally accepted ethics on publication. Accordingly, a guarantee for publication will not be issued before making the submission and completion of the review process. The publisher does not charge any money for the publication of non-open-access content.
** Since you are a subscriber of Conal Conference Alerts, we would like to offer a 10% discount on the registration fees. Please submit your abstract on or before 27th January 2026 to claim this offer. Use promo code #WCWS11 Conal when you submit the paper.
** This remarkable platform for sharing knowledge is accessible to non-presenters as well! Click REGISTER NOW to join the interactive audience.
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Contact us:
International Conference Coordinator – Ms. Himavi Athauda
The International Institute of Knowledge Management
531/18,Kotte Road | Pita Kotte | Zip Code 10100 | Sri Lanka
Tel: 0094 11799 2022
Direct Contact (WhatsApp): +94 714015313
Email: himavi.a@tiikmedu.com
Enquiries: himavi.a@tiikmedu.com
Web address: https://womenstudies.tiikm.com/
