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 platform brings together scholars, gender specialists, educators, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates who share one vision - to advance the cause of gender equality, women's leadership, and empowerment in every sphere of life.
At WCWS 2026, participants will engage in deep and meaningful conversations around women's rights, power, identity, and social inclusion.
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
WCWS 2026 will feature a rich variety of multidisciplinary presentations exploring themes such as women's health, social justice, media representation, and cultural transformation. These sessions will bring together diverse voices to share groundbreaking research, innovative ideas, and lived experiences that shape the global discourse on women's empowerment.
Workshops and Policy Discussions
The conference will host interactive workshops, syllabi sessions, and policy dialogues designed to deepen understanding of feminism, equity, and women's rights across disciplines. These workshops aim to empower educators, researchers, and advocates to strengthen feminist knowledge production and implement gender-informed actions in their institutions and communities.
Networking Opportunities
WCWS 2026 offers dynamic opportunities for collaboration, networking, and mentorship among academics, policymakers, practitioners, and activists.
Engage in special sessions, circles, and speed networking for research collaborations, fostering meaningful partnerships and cross-cultural exchanges that amplify women's voices and strengthen global solidarity for equality.
Publication Opportunities
Participants will have the opportunity to submit their full papers to internationally recognized journals through TIIKM's publication facilitation services, ensuring their work reaches a global academic audience and contributes to ongoing feminist scholarship.
Awards of Excellence
To honor outstanding contributions, WCWS 2026 will present awards such as Best Presenter and Best Overall Presenter, recognizing exceptional research and impactful presentations that advance women's empowerment worldwide. These accolades celebrate dedication, innovation, and leadership in the field of Women's Studies.
The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), in collaboration with the hosting, academic, and media partners of the Conference, cordially invites you and your colleagues to submit abstracts of your original research papers to be eligible to participate in the 12th World Conference on Women's Studies 2026. We welcome papers for the selection of oral presentations, poster presentations, online oral presentations (live Zoom presentations), pre-recorded video options, and online poster presentations.
Conference Main 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: 17th DECEMBER 2025
Submit Your Abstract to:
OR use the submission online portal: https://womenstudies.tiikm.com/call-for-papers/
Register as Attendee/Listener on: 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
Candada
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 Affair
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:
There are no submission or publication charges for supporting journals.
PUBLISH HELP
A breakthrough free TIIKM project to make your research publication possible.
Preliminary reviews of 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 the submission has been made and the review process has been completed. The publisher does not charge any money for the publication of non-open-access content.
Program Highlights and Opportunities Available in WCWS 2026
- FREE publication and free review support for full paper publication
- Opportunity to publish in high-ranked supporting journals and open access for proceedings with OJS
- Access to 3-Day Conference program (all sessions, workshops, and panel discussions)
- Publication workshops/policy discussions/syllabi workshops
- Networking opportunities
- Awards for best presenters
- Visit one of the most popular travel destinations in the world: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Since you are a Conal Conference Alerts subscriber, we would like to offer a 10% discount on the registration fees. Please submit your abstract on or before 17th December 2025 to claim this offer. Use promo code #WCWS11 Conal when you submit your paper.
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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/
